Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has publicly distanced himself from the joint position of South-South governors opposing the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. Governor Okpebholo’s divergence from his regional counterparts indicates a break in the unified stance typically seen among South-South leaders on regional governance matters.
The emergency rule, implemented by President Bola Tinubu, has stirred varying responses across the political spectrum. Governor Okpebholo’s decision to support the presidential directive suggests a differing perspective on the measures necessary to address the current situation in Rivers State, as opposed to the consensus among other South-South governors. This development could affect regional political dynamics, as the move underscores potential fissures in the relationships among the South-South states’ leadership.
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