Fubara Speaks, Urges Rivers Residents To Remain Peaceful

Following declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has urged residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding.

Fubara stated this in a broadcast after Tinubu’s speech where he declared State of emergency and suspend Governor Fubara, deputy and House of Assembly members on Tuesday.

He noted that he has continue to deliver dividends of democracy despite the political crisis.

“Yes, we have political disagreements, but good governance had continued, salaries have been paid, and great projects were being executed to move the State forward. Above all, Rivers State is safe, secure and peaceful under our watch.” Fubara explained.

The Governor highlighted his actions aimed at resolving disagreement with different political gladiators in the state.

According to him, we did not hesitate to implement the agreed terms in good faith, including welcoming back commissioners who had previously resigned on their own volition.

His words: “Furthermore, we moved swiftly to comply with the Supreme Court’s judgement immediately we received the certified true copy of the judgement to return the state to normalcy.

“These steps were taken not for personal gains but to foster peace, unity and stability in our dear State. Unfortunately, at every turn, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly frustrated our efforts, thus making genuine peace and progress difficult.”

Yes, we have political disagreements, but good governance had continued, salaries have been paid, and great projects were being executed to move the State forward. Above all, Rivers State is safe, secure and peaceful under our watch.

Fubara promised to engage all relevant institutions to ensure democracy remains strong and Rivers State continues to thrive.