Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has raised a stern alarm over the political crisis in Rivers State, describing the current state of affairs under the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), as dangerously unsustainable.
In a strongly worded Easter message issued through his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi, Secondus condemned what he described as the erosion of democratic norms and the centralization of power in the hands of a single individual. He warned that the administrator’s continued control has placed Rivers State “on a keg of gunpowder,” threatening the peace and stability of the region.
“I weep for my state,” he said. “Rivers has sadly found itself on the wrong side of history, with power and resources hijacked by one man. The activities of the Sole Administrator are dangerously provocative.”
Secondus called on President Bola Tinubu to “heed the voice of reason” and immediately reinstate the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who he said holds the legitimate mandate of the people.
“The president must resist being misled,” he said. “Restoring Fubara is not just a political necessity—it’s a moral imperative.”
Beyond the Rivers situation, the former PDP chairman used the Easter season to urge national reflection and unity. Citing the worsening insecurity sweeping across Nigeria, he encouraged citizens to turn to prayer, insisting that “God’s solution remains the most enduring.”
“Easter is a period of hope, of resurrection after despair,” he said. “Let it also remind us of the need for justice, humility, and peaceful coexistence. We must rise above religious, ethnic, and political divisions to rebuild our nation.”
Secondus extended special appreciation to the Ijaw nation, praising its leaders for exercising restraint in the face of repeated provocations. He emphasized the importance of preserving Nigeria’s unity through equity and fairness for all ethnic groups.
He also charged political leaders to embrace accountability and fear of God in their actions and decisions, warning that “those playing God in the affairs of men must be mindful of divine consequences.”
As Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity, a troubled economy, and deepening discontent, Secondus’ message served as both a call to action and a plea for introspection.
