Rivers crisis: Give peace a chance – Patience Jonathan tells Wike, Fubara

Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has implored Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to lay down their swords and allow peace to prevail.

Speaking about the political unrest in Rivers State, Mrs. Jonathan suggested that governance was overdue.

“At this point, we beg that the election has passed and that governance should now take place,” the speaker stated.

“As a peace advocate, I will like to call on the warring parties in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance, knowing fully that no development can take place in an atmosphere of chaos.

“As a political office holder, remember that power is transient and it will end someday.

“Therefore, holding onto power after expiration of your tenure is an invitation to violence and anarchy.”