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We Can't Afford Political Crisis At This Time, Lulu-Briggs Tells Warring Rivers PDP Factions

The former governorship candidate of Accord Party, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has tasked the warring factions in the Rivers State House of Assembly, to "maintain the peace", as the state "cannot afford political crisis in times like this".

Lulu-Briggs gave the advice on Tuesday while reacting to the attempts on Monday to cause political crisis in the state Assembly by some lawmakers loyal to Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule, who made efforts to remove the leader of the House, and also carry out impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

In a statement titled, "RIVERS PEOPLE, MAINTAIN THE PEACE WE CANNOT AFFORD POLITICAL CRISIS IN TIMES LIKE THIS", Lulu-Briggs said: "I express deep concern over the happenings in the politics of our dear Rivers State in the last 48 hours. The ongoing rift within the corridors of power in the state is extremely disheartening. 

"I am particularly saddened by the news of the damage to the legislative chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Political instability at this time when our people, like other Nigerians, are going through gruelling economic situations, will only worsen their lots. What our people need now, are interventions that will bring succour to their daily lives, not instability. 

"I, therefore, call on all sides to this unfortunate situation to sheath their swords immediately and allow peace and the rule of law to reign. I call on the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly to put the interests of the state and its constituents uppermost during these very trying times. They should be guided by the pursuit of the common good.

"The legislative chambers shouldn't be a platform for destabilisation but a place to ensure that justice is pursued and constitutional principles are adhered to. I call on all Rivers people to pray for the state and its leaders and desist from activities that could further escalate the troubling political situation. 

"It is said that when two elephants hit, the grass users. Let us therefore be temperate in our actions, utterances and emotions. I call on the Nigeria Police to maintain neutrality and ensure the absolute protection of life and property. No life should be lost as a result of this unfortunate situation. The cost of living is already killing the living."

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