In
the clearest warning to the camp of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike of
his ability to bark, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has warned that he will surprise those who consider his honest decision to
implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness.
Governor
Fubara said he had been inundated with several comments in the media about the
implementation of the peace initiative, and had chosen to be silent out of
maturity and wisdom.
But,
he said, it was important to put the records straight for clarity, and
explained that when President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis
that engulfed the State on October 30, 2023, the agreement that was accepted
was a political solution.
Governor
Fubara said, he had since then commenced implementation of the agreement,
solely because of his respect for President Tinubu, but cautioned that it
appears that other political actors have taken his humility and compliance as a
sign of weakness.
The
Governor said: “Let me say it here for record purposes: What is happening here
in our dear State is somebody who has respect for an elder.
“Mr.
President invited all the parties to Abuja, and came out with a resolution that
we should go and implement. That resolution, I am implementing it. It is not a
constitutional implementation. It is a political solution to a problem.
“And
I am doing it because of the respect I have for Mr President. But, let me say
it here, if that action that I have accepted to take would be seen as a
weakness, I will surprise them. I want this message to go to them.”
Governor
Fubara, who had received members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government
Employees (NULGE) from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State on a
solidarity rally at Government House Gate, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said
their large number further goes to prove the nature of the organic support his
Administration has continued to enjoy from the people of the State.
“Some
days ago, somebody said we are busy renting crowd for thanksgiving. But what I
have seen here today, it’s not different from what is happening at those
thanksgiving rallies. People are just appreciating God and good governance.”
Governor
Fubara stated that he was mindful of the legacy he would bequeath after his
tenure, adding “It should also be about the lives that have been touched
genuinely; about the policies implemented without any inducement to better the
lives of the people and the society.”
Governor
Fubara urged the people to continue to support his Administration, show
understanding over actions taken, and obey the rules and maintain the peace of
the state.
“When
you are doing what is right, I will stand by you. Nobody, whether full or half
is going to intimidate you. Brace up, I say brace up, because the next step, it
will be fire for fire in Rivers State. Everything will be implemented.”
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