The minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State.
On Wednesday, President Tinubu announced the end of the emergency rule and directed Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor, to resume office on Thursday, September 18.
He also instructed Ngozi Nma Odu, the deputy governor, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to return to their legislative duties.
The emergency rule was declared in March following a prolonged political crisis in the state.
In a statement released by his special assistant on public communications and social media, Lere Olayinka, Wike said Tinubu had shown dedication to peace and democracy through the move.
According to the minister, the president’s intervention has restored the confidence of Rivers people in his leadership.
Wike also lauded the people of Rivers for supporting Tinubu in his efforts to “return the country to the path of progress and development.”
He urged stakeholders in the state to work together in unity for the overall good of the people, adding, “From Rivers state going forward, the only news that will emanate will be that of peace, progress and development.”
Wike further cautioned politicians attempting to exploit the crisis to steer clear of the state.