The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has declared that his government would always go along the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights of individuals, devoid of anarchy and breach of security.
Senator Diri stated this Wednesday at the 158th state executive council meeting at Government House, Yenagoa.
The governor stated that the administration would not stop any group from holding rallies in the state but added that it would be unwise and counter-productive at a time lasting peace was being sought to address the political crisis in Rivers state.
He noted that Rivers and Bayelsa were sister states and that whatever happened in Rivers had a ripple effect in Bayelsa, and enjoined well-meaning Bayelsans to work with the government in maintaining law and order in the state.
He said: “Let me make this clear. We are not a government that goes against the rule of law. We cherish and protect the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And in so doing, we abide by every bit of the constitution.
“A state of emergency has been imposed in Rivers state. President Bola Tinubu has the power to do so. All we can do from our end is to see how we can bring lasting peace to Rivers state.”