South-South, South-East professionals demand reinstatement of Rivers democratic institutions

The South-South, South-East Professionals of Nigeria, SESSPN, have strongly condemned the suspension of key democratic institutions in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu.

The group has called for the immediate reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the state’s elected lawmakers, warning that the political crisis is already deterring foreign investment.

Last Tuesday, President Tinubu imposed emergency rule in Rivers State, citing ongoing political instability.

However, in a statement released on Thursday, SESSPN’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Emeka Ugwu-Ojo, criticized the move as counterproductive.

He revealed that…