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Jonathan Supports Rivers Council Election, Warns Judiciary and Police Against Misuse of Court Orders

Nathaniel Irobi by Nathaniel Irobi
October 5, 2024
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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has weighed in on the current political crisis rocking Rivers State.

In a statement personally signed by him and posted on his X handle, he called for caution from political actors especially policemen in the conduct of the election.

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“I am aware that the local government election taking place in Rivers State today, October 5, has been a subject of great interest to political actors.

“The political happenings in Rivers State in the past days is a cause for serious concern for everyone, especially lovers of democracy and all actors within the peace and security sector of our nation.”

“Elections are the cornerstone of democracy because they are the primary source of legitimacy. This process renews the faith of citizens in their country as it affords them the opportunity to have a say on who governs them.

“Every election is significant, whether at national or sub-national levels as it counts as a gain and honour to democracy.”

He noted that it was the responsibility of all to work for peace in the elections.

“It is the responsibility of all stakeholders, especially state institutions, to work towards the promotion of sound democratic culture of which periodic election stands as a noble virtue.”

“Democracy is our collective asset, its growth and progress is dependent on governments commitment to uphold the rule of law and pursue the interest of peace and justice at all times.”

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He further noted that institutions of the state including security operatives must refrain from actions that could lead to breakdown of law and order.

“Institutions of the state, especially security agencies must refrain from actions that could lead to breakdown of law and order.”

“Rivers State represents the gateway to the Niger Delta and threat to peace in the state could have huge security implications in the region.”

“Let me sound a note of caution to all political actors in this crisis to be circumspect and patriotic in the pursuit of their political ambition and relevance.”

He called on the National Judicial Council to take actions that will curb proliferation of court orders, so as not to ridicule the judiciary.

“I am calling on the National Judicial Commission (NJC) to take action that will curb the proliferation of court orders and judgements, especially those of concurrent jurisdiction giving conflicting orders. This, if not checked, will ridicule the institution of the judiciary and derail our democracy.”

“The political situation in Rivers State, mirrors our past, the crisis of the Old Western Region. I, therefore, warn that Rivers should not be used as crystal that will form the block that will collapse our democracy.”

“State institutions especially the police and the judiciary and all other stakeholders must always work for public interest and promote common good such as peace, justice and equality.” his statement read.

There have been crisis in Rivers state over conduct of local government elections in the state while the governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers Independent Electoral Commission has stated that the election going on is valid, the Police say a court order has ordered otherwise.

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As of the time of this report, elections are recorded going on in some part of the state while protests have also been held concurrently.

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