South-South Governors reject Rivers state of emergency

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa

The South-South Governors Forum, led by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, has rejected the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Instead, the forum is calling for avenues to allow legal and constitutional means to resolve the issues.
Diri, in a statement, stated that the Forum recognised the President’s constitutional duty to maintain law and…