Goodluck Jonathan, former President has raised alarm over the implication of fueling crisis in Rivers stateJonathan’s warning is coming against the backdrop of recent happenings in the Rivers concerning the local government election, where some political actors, police and others have been accused of trying to cause crisis in the state.
Jonathan, in a statement in his X-handle on Saturday titled “Rivers Crisis: A Note of Caution,” said that as gateway to Niger Delta, threat to peace in Rivers state could have huge security implications in the region.
He urged the state institutions especially the police and the judiciary and all other stakeholders to work for public interest and promote common good such as peace, justice and equality.
According to Jonathan, “I am aware that the local government election taking place in Rivers State today, October 5, has been a subject of great interest to political actors.
“The political happenings in Rivers State in the past days is a cause for serious concern for everyone, especially lovers of democracy and all actors within the peace and security sector of our nation,” he said.
“Elections are the cornerstone of democracy because they are the primary source of legitimacy. This process renews the faith of citizens in their country as it affords them the opportunity to have a say on who governs them.
“Every election is significant, whether at national or sub-national levels as it counts as a gain and honour to democracy.
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