Nigeria, March 19 -- The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has raised concerns over the growing political crisis in Rivers State, urging President Bola Tinubu to be cautious of former governor Nyesom Wike's actions, which they describe as self-serving and destabilizing.

In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, CNG warned that Wike's influence could escalate tensions not just in Rivers State but across the entire Niger Delta region.

The warning comes after President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, a decision that has sparked widespread reactions and unrest.

CNG accused Wike of using political instability for personal gain and described him as a divisive f...