The Muduugha Ijaw Association Abroad (MIAA), an advocacy group in the diaspora, has raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent handling of the crisis in Rivers State, particularly his decision to blame Governor Siminalayi Fubara without acknowledging the significant role of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike in the crisis.
In a statement released recently, the International Director of MIAA, Dr. Bibobra Bibo, criticized Tinubu for targeting Fubara, while neglecting to address Wike’s involvement in the ongoing political strife.
“President Tinubu’s speech deliberately ignored the role of Nyesom Wike, who has been at the heart of the feud among the parties involved,” the statement asserted.
The association contended that the crisis is rooted in political rivalries rather than solely in Fubara’s governance.
They argued that the emergency declaration in Rivers which suspended Fubara, his deputy, and the state legislature for six month, was a misstep and one sided judgment.
MIAA described the intervention as “targeted,” claiming it exacerbates existing ethnic tensions and undermines the Ijaw community’s leadership.
They called on President Tinubu to engage with all parties involved in the conflict, advocating for a more inclusive resolution process.
“The President must ensure fairness and dialogue rather than resorting to actions that deepen ethnic tensions,” Dr. Bibo emphasized.
As the situation in Rivers State continues to escalate, analysts warn that the federal government’s involvement may intensify local grievances in the already volatile Niger Delta region.
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