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The political landscape in Rivers State took an unexpected turn as revelations emerged about Governor Sim Fubara’s offer to resign before the current crisis escalated.
According to the National Coordinator of the South-South Leadership Forum, Sara-Igbe, the governor contemplated stepping down from his position due to challenges in asserting his independence and difficulties in managing the state’s funds.
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Sara-Igbe, a former spokesperson for the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), disclosed that Governor Fubara’s offer to resign stemmed from various issues, including the constraints on his ability to control the state’s finances and interference preventing him from asserting his independence.
The former governor’s frustration with the system became apparent when he sought to address the decline in internally generated revenue (IGR) and the allocation of funds from the federation account. Sara-Igbe explained, “Before Wike left government, the state was making over N10bn internally generated revenue (monthly). When he left, the IGR came down to N6bn.”
Furthermore, Governor Fubara raised concerns about the allocation of funds tied to specific projects by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
This practice, according to Sara-Igbe, limited the governor’s ability to manage the state’s resources effectively. Faced with these challenges, Governor Fubara considered resignation, a decision that was only averted through the intervention of some PDP leaders.
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Sara-Igbe highlighted the importance of allowing Governor Fubara the autonomy to govern, emphasizing that the governor’s desire to ensure effective governance was at the core of his contemplated resignation.
The unfolding political drama in Rivers State, marked by the feud between Governor Fubara and former governor Nyesom Wike, has taken on new dimensions with the revelation of the governor’s willingness to step down. As the situation continues to evolve, the political dynamics in the state are likely to witness further shifts and negotiations.
