Goodluck Denies Involvement In Rivers Crisis

President Goodluck Jonathan has once again denied instigating the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly, saying as  a  President, he will never support any actions that negate his commitment to the rule of law.

He also called on those behind the mayhem to sheathe their swords and show greater respect for the constitution and the rule of law.

Jonathan’s position was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.

The statement reads in part, “The Presidency has also noted with regret the continuing attempts by some individuals and groups to place responsibility for the unpleasant developments in Rivers State on President Jonathan.

“We are constrained to state once again that there is absolutely no factual basis for suggestions that some of the politicians involved in the current dispute are acting at the behest of the President.”

Expressing concern over what he called untoward political developments in the state, Jonathan urged members of the state   Assembly  and all other political gladiators in the state to put the interests of the state and the nation above their personal egos.