Embattled Governor Fubara Declares Willingness to Resign for Lasting Peace in Rivers State.
The embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his readiness to resign from office to ensure lasting peace in the state. This revelation surfaced during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), gaining traction across the nation.
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The political feud between Governor Fubara and the former governor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has plunged Rivers State into a state of tension and anxiety over the past two months. The power struggle reached a crescendo before the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.
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The crux of the conflict involved allegations of Wike demanding a certain percentage of Rivers’ revenue, an assertion vehemently denied by the former governor. The situation escalated with an attempt by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Fubara, leading to the bombing of the Assembly complex. Wike accused Fubara of orchestrating the attack.
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In a surprising move, twenty-seven members of the State House of Assembly, loyal to Wike, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in an attempt to impeach the governor. Tinubu intervened to broker peace between the warring factions, a move that many believed disadvantaged Governor Fubara.
However, in his recent interview, Governor Fubara expressed his commitment to the success of the administration, stating that no sacrifice would be too big for him to pay. He emphasized his genuine love for the state, not driven by political motives, but rather a concern for the people of Rivers State who have endured sacrifices.
Fubara conveyed his willingness to step down from his position if it contributes to bringing more peace to the state. He emphasized his maturity in handling the crisis, highlighting the importance of restraint even when wielding significant power.
The governor concluded by reiterating his focus on the well-being of Rivers people, expressing a profound dedication to the state’s prosperity beyond personal interests.
As the political landscape in Rivers State undergoes this unexpected development, the nation watches closely to see how this commitment to peace will unfold.
