{"id":155947,"date":"2025-03-21T09:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T08:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/criver-govt-backs-fubaras-removal-disowns-ssouth-govs-position"},"modified":"2025-04-03T18:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:31:10","slug":"criver-govt-backs-fubaras-removal-disowns-ssouth-govs-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/criver-govt-backs-fubaras-removal-disowns-ssouth-govs-position","title":{"rendered":"C\u2019River govt backs Fubara\u2019s removal, disowns S\u2019South govs position"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Cross River State government has commended the federal government for removing Sir Sim Fubara as governor of Rivers State two days ago.<\/p>\n<p>It blamed other South-South governors who faulted President Bola Tinubu for the action, criticizing them for not consulting the Cross River State acting governor, Dr Peter Odey, before taking a position on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from Cross River and Edo States, the other four states in the region are opposition party, PDP-controlled states.<\/p>\n<p>Odey issued a statement Friday morning, signed by his press secretary, Fred Abua, commending Tinubu\u2019s decision, saying it is to restore order, amid escalating unrest in Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Acting Governor, Rt. 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Dr. Peter Odey was neither consulted by the South South Governors\u2019 Forum nor informed prior to the forum\u2019s public statement criticizing the presidential directive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The forum had expressed concerns over the constitutionality and implications of the emergency declaration.<\/p>\n<p>Odey said his government completely aligns itself with President Tinubu\u2019s decision, describing it as \u201ca necessary step taken in the best interest of national security, peace, and stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery responsible government must prioritize the protection of lives and property, and where circumstances necessitate decisive action, such measures must be supported for the greater good of our democracy and national unity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Odey expressed his government\u2019s commitment to constitutional governance and collaboration with the federal government to address security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Criticizing the Forum\u2019s position, Odey said \u201cIt does not reflect the views of the Cross River State Government,\u201d citing the lack of prior consultation as a critical factor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Cross River State government has commended the federal government for removing Sir Sim Fubara as governor of Rivers State two days ago. 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