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By Christy David | ICC News Reporting | January 12, 2024 | 3:53AM
In a statement issued by Comrade Saviour Oscar Imeabe, the National President of South-South Youth Initiative, spoke with strong condemnation, expressed displeasure against the allegedly purported intentions of the Supreme Court to deliver a judgment against His Excellency, Siminalaye Fubara, the Executive Governor of Rivers State.
The youth organization decried what they described as a plan to favor the perceived enemies of Rivers State.
Imeabe urged the people of Rivers State to unite for good governance and the welfare of citizens, expressing concern about the political turmoil affecting the state and calling on security agencies to safeguard lives and property.
The South-South Youth Initiative President, also denounced the alleged plan to swear in Martins Amaewhule as the acting governor of Rivers State, labeling it as condemnable.
The statement further criticized the anticipated Supreme Court judgment, referring to it as a pre-determined and unacceptable "kangaroo result."
Imeabe called on Governor Siminalaye Fubara to address the public, clarifying the circumstances surrounding the resignation of Edison Ehie from the position of Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The youth leader emphasized the need for transparency and expressed the dissatisfaction of Rivers people with the current political situation in the state.
As tensions rise ahead of the impending Supreme Court judgment, the South-South Youth Initiative called for the protection of the state's stability and urged Governor Fubara to openly address the concerns raised by the populace.
The organization highlighted the apparent loss of hope among Rivers people and demanded clarity on the unfolding political developments, revolving around the resignation of the embattled speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie.