Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared that he is unafraid of losing his position as the political turmoil in the state deepens.
Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of residential quarters for Government House staff in Port Harcourt, Fubara emphasized that the people of Rivers State must take control of their destiny. He lamented that efforts to ensure stability and progress are being undermined by powerful forces.
The governor insisted that the worst possible outcome for him would be leaving office, but he remains unfazed by such a possibility.
“No matter how much we have been deceived in this state, we have now reached a point where the people have decided to take their destiny into their own hands,” Fubara stated.
“Inasmuch as I do not support violence, when the time comes to make a decision, I will lead the charge. I’m not scared of anything; the worst that can happen is for me to leave office. Am I leaving the earth? Will it stop me from existing? I’m not bothered about that. The right thing must be done and said when the opportunity is given to us,” he added.
Rivers Political Crisis Deepens
For over two years, Rivers State has been embroiled in political turmoil following the breakdown of the once-close relationship between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The crisis has caused a sharp division in the Rivers State House of Assembly, splitting lawmakers into two rival factions.
In a significant development last Friday, the Supreme Court upheld a Federal High Court ruling that restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to Rivers State.
Additionally, the apex court ordered the Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other elected members to resume legislative duties immediately.
The Supreme Court also nullified the local government elections held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024, declaring them invalid, null, and void.
These rulings are widely seen as a boost to one faction in the ongoing crisis, further intensifying the political str
uggle within the state.
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