A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has expressed concern over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the situation is detrimental to the state’s development and investment prospects.
In a statement, Cole lamented the power struggle, stating that it is the people of Rivers State who ultimately bear the brunt of the conflict. He emphasized that the current political turmoil discourages investment and hampers economic growth.
“What you are seeing today is pure power play, and at the end of the day, the people suffer, Rivers State suffers. We’re not going to get any investment coming into Rivers State at this point,” he said.
Commenting on the reported blockade of the Government House, Cole suggested that the move was a direct challenge to the governor’s authority. “The governor being locked out is purely a statement being made to him that, yeah, you may have the title of governor, but he doesn’t govern this state. The power has shifted, and that’s what’s being said loudly and clearly,” he noted.
He warned that the situation does not bode well for the state, stressing the need for stability and development rather than political tension.
