Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a bold and commendable step towards restoring order.

In a statement shared on social media, Fani-Kayode likened the move to a father stepping in to prevent his children from destroying the household, emphasizing that the intervention was necessary to bring warring political factions back to their senses.

“The declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State is a bold and commendable move that will return sanity to the state. I also believe this will go a long way in bringing all the major players in the conflict back to their senses. When children refuse to stop fighting, the father must step in lest they burn the house down,” he stated.

The situation in Rivers State has been marked by escalating political tensions, prompting President Tinubu’s intervention. The state of emergency includes the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other key political figures, with a retired military officer, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, appointed to oversee governance during the period.

While the declaration has sparked mixed reactions, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemning it as unconstitutional, supporters argue that it is a necessary step to prevent further political instability.

As the crisis unfolds, attention remains on how this intervention will shape the political landscape in Rivers State.