Politics
‘No Political Crisis In Rivers, We Are Moving Forward’ – Gov Fubara Declares
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted any claims of a political crisis in the state, emphasizing that his administration has been dedicated to providing effective leadership and governance to the people.
During a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara reiterated his commitment to delivering good governance for the people of Rivers.
He further highlighted that the unnecessary political crisis has only fueled his determination to serve and make a positive impact on the lives of the citizens.
Fubara said: “As far as we are concerned, there are no political issues. I had seen a movie many years ago, entitled, ‘Devil’s Advocate.’ I believe some of you must have seen that movie too.
“One of the starring characters, Al Pacino, said that pressure makes some people retreat or fail, and to others, it makes them become focused on succeeding. We have chosen to be focused under this pressure.
“That is why we are moving ahead. That is why we are making a positive impact on the lives of our people. Governance is about the people. It is not about self.
“Governance is about touching the core needs of those people we are leading, and by the special grace of God, we are doing it.”
Rivers State has been facing turmoil due to a strained relationship between Governor Fubara and his former political mentor, Nyesom Wike, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Wike currently serves as a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister under President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Last year, during the peak of the crisis, 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly defected from the PDP to the APC. The lawmakers, led by the Speaker, are loyal to Wike and accused Governor Fubara of withholding funds from them.
The lawmakers have been at odds with the governor and even made an attempt to impeach him amidst the political turmoil in the state. However, President Bola Tinubu intervened and called for a meeting in Abuja, resulting in an eight-point resolution.
