Cross River State Acting Governor, Peter Odey, has denied association with the statement allegedly issued by the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, opposing President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend the Rivers State Governor and impose a state of emergency.
In a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Fred Abua, Odey clarified that he was neither consulted nor his opinion sought before the forum released its position.
He stated, “The position of the forum does not reflect the views of the Government of Cross River State, which fully aligns with the decision of Mr. President, taken in the best interest of national security, peace, and stability.”
The Acting Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, has distanced himself from the statement reportedly issued by the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum opposing President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend the Rivers State Governor and impose a state of emergency.
Odey, through a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Fred Abua, made it clear that he was neither consulted nor his opinion solicited before the forum released its position.
He stated, “The position of the forum does not reflect the views of the Government of Cross River State, which fully aligns with the decision of Mr. President, taken in the best interest of national security, peace, and stability.”
He furthered, “Every responsible government must prioritize the protection of lives and property, and where circumstances necessitate decisive action, such measures should be supported for the greater good of our democracy and national unity. Cross River State remains committed to upholding constitutional governance and will continue to collaborate with the Federal Government in ensuring peace, security, and stability across the country”.
In a similar vein, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State had earlier disassociated himself from the South-South Governors’ Forum’s rejection of the emergency rule in Rivers, as reported by Lagos Panorama on Thursday.
