Jonathan to Fubara: Nobody becomes a general without fighting wars

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has told the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that nobody can become a general without fighting wars.

Former President Jonathan made this known at an event in Nihi Community, Etche Local Government Area of the State on Sunday.

He was at the town with Fubara for the 10th anniversary of the coronation of the Onye Ishi Agwuru III of Ulakwo-Umuselem in Etche, Eze Nwala.

Jonathan told Fubara: “I know you are passing through challenges.

“And on occasions like these, I try to keep quiet. 

:I don’t like to say certain things.

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“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.

“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.”