NNPP backs Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers.

The party said no responsible government will allow a situation to deteriorate before taking decisive action in the best interest of its citizens.

NNPP National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos.

Major emphasised that the decision was likely made based on the information available to the Federal Government.

“President Tinubu is the Chief Security Officer of Nigeria. The information available to him as president from intelligent sources may not be in public purview.

“The government in Rivers was suspended and no one can actually say what would have happened by now, judging from the deepening crisis.

“The crisis was further compounded by some leaders who, instead of offering advice or promoting peace during the turmoil, allowed it to escalate before later stepping in to criticize,” he said.

NAN