Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, has urged his supporters, the people of Rivers State, and Nigerians to thank President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention in salvaging the state from the brink of anarchy caused by the political crisis.
Fubara announced on Thursday, during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement, as part of his two-year anniversary in office, that the peace and reconciliation process to restore all executive and legislative institutions and offices is already underway.
He assured that democracy and good governance will soon return to the state, with both arms of government collaborating for the well-being of the people.
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“I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will come back to your offices; not just at the Executive arm, but also Legislative arm,” Fubara said in Port Harcourt.
“And I also believe that the strong relationships we had before will return, and we will begin to work together again, for the good and progress of the State. What is important is for us to have a forgiving spirit.”
Urging his supporters and all Rivers people to show unreserved appreciation to President Tinubu for his bold action to halt the escalating political crisis, Fubara tasked them to fully commit to the peace process to enable the state to move forward.
“We are already in the peace process. I want you to thank Mr President for his timely intervention to salvage the situation, and stabilise the polity and the State. If not for Mr President, the story today would have been different,” he stated. “I don’t know how he gets his information, but the truth is that he acted with wisdom at the right time. He is the one you should thank. And let me also thank him personally for his intervention, and the personalities across the country, who moved in and appealed to him to intervene.”
He emphasized the need for all parties to “come down from our high horses, and subject ourselves to the peace process,” stressing that the state’s interest is paramount.
The suspended governor noted that without the political crisis, his second-year celebrations would have been used to showcase key milestones achieved by his administration across various sectors.
He guaranteed that the government would emerge stronger, more united, and better equipped to deliver quality dividends of democracy.
Fubara also acknowledged the right of those expressing anger and grievances but added that it’s time for everyone to embrace peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness for the state’s progress.
He pleaded for forgiveness from anyone who might have felt disappointed by his handling of the crisis, asserting that his actions were guided by a desire to protect the peace and progress of the state.
He expressed further appreciation to the President for the steps taken to restore peace, stability, and good governance, and assured of a swift reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike.
Fubara disclosed that since the President’s intervention, several reconciliatory meetings have been held, including some at the FCT minister’s residence.
“There is no reason why there will not be peace between me and my Oga,” he said, referring to Wike, “There will be peace. We are meeting. We will reconcile.”
He concluded by acknowledging his indebtedness to the people for their sacrifices and the opportunity to serve, promising to continue to show respect to the Rivers people who entrusted him with the mandate.
“One important thing in this life is respect. I want to earn the respect of the people, not force it on them…I’m with you completely,” he said, thanking Rivers people and all Nigerians for their loyalty and prayers during the political turbulence.
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