CALABAR — The governor of Cross River State has distanced himself from the position of the South-South Governors Forum over the declaration of a state of emergency and subsequent suspension of the governor of River State and the House of Assembly of the state by president Bola Tinubu.
In a statement credited to Dr. Peter Odey acting Governor of Cross River State, Odey insisted that the forum did not consult him nor seek his opinion on the matter before issuing the statement.
The statement signed by his Press Secretary, Fred Abua Esq., reads in parts:
"The position of the forum does not reflect the views of the Government of Cross River State, which fully aligns with the decision of Mr. President, taken in the best interest of national security, peace, and stability."
"Every responsible government must prioritize the protection of lives and property, and where circumstances necessitate decisive action, such measures should be supported for the greater good of our democracy and national unity. Cross River State remains committed to upholding constitutional governance and will continue to collaborate with the Federal Government in ensuring peace, security, and stability across the country."
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