Rufus Abadi, the former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, expressed strong support for the recent suspension ruling in Rivers State, which has temporarily averted a growing political crisis, in an illuminating and direct interview on Arise TV. Abadi’s perceptive remarks clarified the grave circumstances in the oil-rich state and emphasized how the court ruling might have been a key element in stopping the situation from getting worse.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The political tensions in Rivers State had reached a boiling point, with factions within the state government at odds, and Abadi’s remarks painted a grim picture of what could have unfolded without the suspension. According to Abadi, the timing of the ruling couldn’t have been more critical. He asserted that the suspension had essentially diffused an imminent disaster, preventing a potential loss of life and staving off the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office.
“The suspension was timely,” Abadi remarked candidly during his television appearance. “It stopped bloodshed that could have occurred in Rivers State, and more importantly, it prevented the governor from being impeached.”
Abadi’s analysis suggests that the suspension played a pivotal role in averting violence in the state. Tensions had been rising rapidly, with political factions becoming increasingly entrenched in their positions. The growing unrest had the potential to spiral into violent conflict, which Abadi feared could have led to significant harm. His emphasis on the risk of bloodshed underscores the severity of the crisis and the crucial need for judicial intervention at that moment.
He continued to elaborate on the broader implications of the situation, especially regarding the fate of Governor Fubara. Abadi described the governor as particularly fortunate that the suspension had come at such a critical juncture. “Politically, I will even say Siminalayi Fubara is a very lucky human being,” Abadi commented, acknowledging the gravity of the situation and how it could have played out differently without the suspension. His assessment highlighted the precariousness of Fubara’s position amid the political turbulence in Rivers State.
Abadi also offered a glimpse into the volatile atmosphere surrounding the political struggles within the state, warning that the conflict was not just political maneuvering, but a scenario where lives were at stake.
Despite the heavy tensions and potential for violence, Abadi remained optimistic about the future of the state. Reflecting on the outcome of the judicial suspension, he expressed confidence that peace would eventually return. “So that suspension stopped everything,” he observed. “That’s why you can see peace has returned, and I know after all this, after the period which has been stipulated, Sim will come back, and peace will reign.”.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
