Rivers: God has stopped those behind political crisis — Fubara

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has stopped those behind the state’s political crisis.

So also did a former Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili, said those behind the crisis were aiming for the soul of the state.

The duo spoke at the Christmas Ballad hosted by Odili at his residence in Old GRA, Port Harcourt, the state capital.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara said: “I get stronger in this course every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people. 

“So, it is not me being strong. 

“My strength is drawn from everyone that is here. 

“You gave me encouragement; you do the work for me; you make the calls for me. 

“So, why won’t I stand up for you?

“But we also believe strongly that the ultimate game changer, the ultimate Liberator and the ultimate fighter still remains God Almighty. 

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“And because we have Him on our side, victory is assured. I want to thank everyone, and I assure you that we will continue to run a government that will uplift the image of the State. 

“We will not be tyrants.

“We will remember that what we are doing here today is a shift job, and that one day, our time will be up, and we’ll leave for another person to take over.

“And what is important is to allow the machine to keep running effectively, so that when the other person comes, he continues with that steam for progress in the State. 

“So, I thank everyone for your support.”

The statement added: “Dr. Odili explained that it is now over 12 months, since October 25, 2023, when a fierce existential fight, though unnecessary, was waged against Governor Fubara over the soul of Rivers State. 

“He said that with assuring fortitude, Governor Fubara confronted the challenge, prevented the quest by one man to capture the state as a private estate, emancipated Rivers people, steadied governance and made civil servants and Rivers people happier as it used to be until he left office in 2007.”