Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that he will soon return to the Government House, reversing his earlier decision not to return.
Speaking in Port Harcourt during a meeting with leaders and supporters of the Simplified Movement to mark his two years in office, Fubara said efforts were underway to fully restore the state’s Executive and Legislative arms, and assured citizens that peace, democracy, and good governance would soon return.
He praised President Bola Tinubu for his swift and wise intervention in the state’s political crisis, saying the situation could have spiraled into chaos without the President’s timely action.
Fubara urged Rivers people and all Nigerians to appreciate Tinubu’s role in stabilising the state and called on everyone to support the ongoing peace process.
“We are already in the peace process,” he said. “Thank Mr President for stepping in at the right time. Without him, things would have been much worse. He deserves our gratitude.”
The governor spoke on the need for reconciliation and forgiveness, asking those with grievances to put the interests of the state above personal emotions.
He admitted that his actions during the crisis may have disappointed some, but maintained that his intention was to preserve peace and protect the state’s progress.
Fubara expressed confidence that former strained relationships within the government would soon be restored, allowing both arms to work together again for the good of the state.
He also confirmed that reconciliation with his political mentor and former governor, now Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was in progress. According to him, meetings some even held at Wike’s residence have taken place to resolve their differences.
“There’s no reason why there won’t be peace between me and my Oga,” Fubara said, assuring the public that reconciliation is within reach.
He thanked the people of Rivers State for standing by him through the political turbulence and pledged to continue serving with humility and respect.
“I want to earn the respect of the people, not force it on them,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to the state and promising to deliver the dividends of democracy once stability is fully restored.
