Deji Adeyanju Esq., Human Rights Lawyer and Partner, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, has commended the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara over what he described as the governor’s adherence to rule of law.
Adeyanju gave the commendation in a statement on Monday. He however, urged the governor to prioritize the welfare of Rivers people amidst distractions.
The full statement reads thus: “I wholeheartedly commend His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, for his exemplary leadership and respect for the rule of law in obeying the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government administration.”
“By directing the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct fresh elections for the local government councils and ordering the Heads of Local Government Administration to take charge of the 23 LGAs as an interim measure, Governor Fubara has demonstrated a rare commitment to constitutional order and democratic principles. His decisive instruction for outgoing local government chairmen to hand over power by Monday, March 3, 2025, further demonstrates his resolve to uphold the Supreme Court’s outlawing of caretaker arrangements. A bold and commendable step forward.”
“Governor Fubara’s actions send a clear message: the welfare of the people of Rivers State must remain paramount, even amidst the distractions and political turbulence orchestrated by detractors. Nigerians across the country are rooting for you, Your Excellency.”
