Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to be troubled by the ongoing political crisis in the state.
Jonathan made the statement during an event in the Nihi Community, located in the Etche Local Government Area of the state, on Sunday.
He expressed confidence that despite the political challenges facing Fubara, he would ultimately rise to become a “general in politics.”
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“I know you (Fubara) are passing through challenges, and on occasions like these, I try to keep quiet. I don’t like to say certain things,” Jonathan said.
“But this is the first time you are holding a top political office. You will pass through a lot, and just know that nobody becomes a general without fighting wars.
“So, whatever challenges you are meeting now is baking you to be a general in politics. And with your total commitment and with the support I have seen from the people of Rivers State, God will surely see you through,” he said.
Jonathan emphasized the crucial role that Rivers State plays in the Niger Delta region and cautioned that any negative developments there would have long-term repercussions for the entire country.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State because Rivers State is the centre of the Niger Delta. And I always make it very clear: if we create serious perturbation in Rivers State, we are creating a crisis in the Niger Delta, which is not good for our economy as a nation.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State. We want the governor of Rivers State to be allowed to remain calm and do his work. After he finishes serving, another person will take over.
“In political office, we have tenures. And so, we don’t need to kill ourselves over any political office. Allow those who are there to do their work, and after that, anything can happen,” he stated.
The former president was also honored with the traditional title of Eze Udo I of Etche by the Supreme Council of Etche Traditional Rulers.
Both Jonathan and Fubara attended the 10th anniversary celebration of the coronation of Eze Nwala, the Onye Ishi Agwuru III of Ulakwo-Umuselem in Etche.
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