The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to call on his political allies who have been fingered to be behind the crisis in some states nationwide.

In a statement, the party noted that the crisis brewing in Rivers, Osun, and Lagos states could have serious political and economic consequences.

Dan Nwanyanwu, the ZLP National Chairman of the party lamented about the ongoing troubles in those statutes attributing them to key figures who are loyal to the president. Among the names he mentioned are Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

“We of ZLP sincerely bemoan the ugly and anti-democratic developments in Rivers, Osun, and Lagos States. We call on President Tinubu to halt this less-than-melodic music forthwith, especially when it is allegedly emanating from his political surrogates,” Nwanyanwu said.

He warned that the crisis in Rivers State could trigger instability in the region similar to militant insurgency that once plagued the oil-rich Niger Delta.

“Imagine the unintended consequence if, in a less-than-transparent manner, His Excellency Sim Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, is impeached, and in reaction, the Ijaw boys start sabotaging oil flow,” he warned.

Nwanyanwu, who argued that while the ZLP acknowledges legal processes, said political solutions are sometimes necessary.

He questioned the legitimacy of 27 lawmakers in Rivers State who defected from the party that sponsored their elections, only to later attempt to withdraw affidavits confirming their defection.

“What is the legal status of these lawmakers, given that there was no division in their former party at the national level? Even an unborn child can attest to their defection, with video evidence and public announcements confirming their move,” he added.

He further criticized the withholding of local government funds, hinting at contradictions in Tinubu’s governance.

“Is it not ironic that under President Tinubu, local government funds are being withheld under questionable circumstances?” he asked.