Don’t get involved in Rivers crisis, Mark Angel caution youths

Popular skit maker Mark Angel, has urged youths and residents of Rivers State to stay away from the ongoing political turmoil in the state.

His advice comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy and all elected members of the House of Assembly for six months.

Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the administrator to manage the state’s affairs during the period.

Mark emphasised that the conflict is a dispute between two governments, rooted in failed agreements and personal disagreements, and does not concern the youths.

He warned young people against getting involved in the situation.

Reflecting on the situation in a video on his Instagram handle, the 33-year-old Rivers-born content creator reminded the public that he and his team had raised alarms about such a crisis in their skits two years ago, though their warnings were ignored at the time.

He urged youths to focus on their businesses, health, and personal development, rather than getting caught up in political conflicts.

Mark said: “My fellow Rivers state people and all residents especially the youths, it is not your matter, it does not concern you. It is government versus government. The government said they had an agreement with the other government.

“Now the agreement did not hold even though they have their personal issues. But what I want to let you know is that this is not your concern. We said a lot of jokes and made skits about this issue about two years ago, we were warning that this was going to happen, now it has happened.

“The government ignored those videos, tagging them as jokes and skits but now it is being manifested. So leave them to fight their fight, if they announce military rule for 10 years, no problem. As long as we can come out, do our businesses, eat and progress in the society.

“Do not fight over someone else’s issues. The governor who is asking us to protest, how did he enter power? All of us know now, so they know themselves, let them settle their issues, do not get involved.”