Minister of the federal capital territory Nyesom  Wike  has urged his successor Siminalayi  Fubara  to follow the rule of law to restore peace in the state amid a growing crisis.

Tensions between the two leaders escalated recently, following the recent local government elections. A court had ordered security agencies not to provide support for the election and barred the release of voter registers. Despite this, the government proceeded with the election.

The former Rivers state governor insists that his successor should comply with the court's ruling to ensure peace. Although their party did not participate in the election, the former governor believes his successor supported another party that won 22 out of 23 council