Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his appreciation for the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in resolving the recent political crisis in the state. Governor Fubara, in a statement he personally issued over the weekend titled "Peace is Priceless," commended Tinubu's role in the dispute, describing it as fatherly.
He stated, "I want to extend my gratitude to His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his fatherly intervention, which helped establish effective channels of communication, leading to the swift resolution of the ongoing crises. I also want to acknowledge the efforts of our respected elders who are currently involved in resolving the matter." Governor Fubara, emphasizing his commitment to peace, emphasized that his actions were aimed at ensuring stability and progress in the state.
Governor Fubara detailed the events, starting with the incident on the night of Sunday, October 29, 2023, when the Rivers State House of Assembly was affected by a fire that was subsequently extinguished by the fire service, and security agencies took control. He then explained that his visit to the Assembly complex on Monday, October 30, 2023, was to assess the extent of the damage and take necessary measures to protect lives and property within the complex. He also instructed security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and report back to him.
The Governor went on to describe the split within the State House of Assembly, with one faction claiming to have impeached and suspended the House leader and three others, while the other faction impeached the speaker and deputy speaker, leading to a political crisis. Governor Fubara stressed that his actions were motivated by the desire to restore peace and stability in the state, reaffirming his commitment to the state's progress and development.
He underlined that it was a shared responsibility between himself and Chief Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to utilize their positions and influence to advance the state's progress, security, and the well-being of its citizens. Governor Fubara expressed his willingness to embrace the path to lasting peace and tranquility, working on all efforts and initiatives, including those by the President and other well-meaning Nigerians, as well as fellow governors and elders.
Governor Fubara concluded by apologizing to the people of Rivers State for the recent tensions, describing them as regrettable. He assured the people that peace would ultimately prevail, and they would continue working together to advance the state's peace, security, progress, and development. He expressed his gratitude for the support and love shown by the people and their continued prayers.
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