Tinubu given 14-day ultimatum to form reconciliation panel over Rivers crisis

• The Coalition of Civil Society in Defence of Democracy has called on President Tinubu to establish a reconciliation committee within 14 days to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State
• The group condemned Tinubus state of emergency declaration, accusing him of enabling “corrupt political godfatherism” by siding with ex-Governor Nyesom Wike
• The coalition demanded a non-partisan mediation panel and insisted that the emergency rule must be lifted within 90 days to protect Nigerias democracy

Tinubu Told to Name Reconciliation Committee Within 14 Days to End Emergency Rule in RiversSource: FacebookCoalition calls for reconciliation, not military approachGenuine peace can only come through reconciliatory steps taken in a truly democratic setting. A state of emergency merely silences grievances without addressing their root causes,” he said. Wikes influence blamed for crisisThe Presidents actions have only emboldened those who seek to control political structures for personal gain rather than democratic governance, Isaacs stated. Call for non-partisan mediation panelWe call on President Bola Tinubu to set up a panel of non-partisan eminent Nigerians to mediate between the rival parties in the Rivers State crisis, Isaacs said. Group demands end of emergency rule within 90 daysAllowing this situation to continue will compound the problem in a way that could jeopardize Nigerias democracy, Isaacs cautioned. If political parties fail to rein in their members, they can be assured that there will not be many states left under democratic rule before the 2027 general elections, he added. Tinubu told to reverse Fubaras suspension in Rivers

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