RIVERS CRISIS: Fubara apologises to citizens

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially extended an apology to the citizens of Rivers State concerning the recent political unrest that plagued the region.InformationGuideNigeria

In a heartfelt statement titled “Peace is Priceless,” the governor reflected on the “regrettable anxieties of the last few days” and emphasized the pivotal role of sacrifices in achieving lasting peace. The statement, which was disseminated to the media in Port Harcourt, delved into the unsettling incidents that have recently transpired.

The governor, recalling the traumatic bombing incident at the state House of Assembly complex and the subsequent rift among lawmakers, shed light on his motivations for visiting the premises.JAMB Portal

He elaborated that the primary purpose of the visit was to evaluate the extent of the destruction and ensure prompt and efficient corrective actions. Such initiatives, he noted, are crucial to safeguarding the assembly complex and preserving the welfare of its inhabitants.

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In the process of crisis resolution, Governor Fubara recognized and expressed gratitude for the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. The governor highlighted that the President’s timely involvement facilitated the opening of several communicative avenues, all converging towards the goal of peacefully settling the discord.JAMB Result

Further, Governor Fubara stated his unwavering commitment to the well-being of Rivers State’s residents. He mentioned his readiness to make any sacrifices necessary for the peace, progress, and security of the state’s populace. In concluding remarks, he posited that this sense of responsibility is shared equally by both him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, emphasizing their joint duty to further the well-being of their constituents.NYSC Portal

The statement reads, “My dear good people of Rivers State, I consider it necessary to issue this press statement on the developments of the past few days in our dear state

“Late on Sunday, October 29, 2023, I was inundated with reports that the hallowed chamber of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been gutted by fire. The blaze was successfully put out by the fire service, after which security agencies took control of the situation.

“My visit to the assembly complex on Monday, October 30, 2023, was to assess the level of damage and undertake remedial measures to protect lives and property within the assembly complex. I charged the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and report it to me.

“Shortly after, I got reports that the state House of Assembly had broken into two factions: one claiming to have impeached and suspended the House Leader and three others preparatory to initiating an impeachment action against me, and the other rival faction impeaching the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, thus sparking off some form of political crisis.

“I wish to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, for his fatherly intervention which opened a series of communication channels to facilitate the timely resolution of the festering crises. I wish to also thank our elders who are currently intervening in the matter.”

Fubara continued, “Let me clearly state that my actions are aimed at restoring peace and stability in our state. I am a man of peace and as governor, the advancement of our state is my primary concern.

“Consequently, no sacrifice is too much for me to make to achieve this objective. Furthermore, as leaders, it is the collective responsibility of the immediate past governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and my humble self, to leverage our positions and influences within and outside the state to advance the progress, security and well-being of our people.

“We must, therefore, not allow circumstances that could retard all efforts at achieving greatness for our people to prevail.

“On our part, we are always willing and ready to embrace the path to lasting peace and tranquility with a commitment to consummating all efforts and initiatives by Mr. President and other well-meaning Nigerians, including my brother governors and the elders.

“I assure the people of Rivers State that peace will certainly prevail and we shall continue to work together to advance the peace, security and progress of our state.”

“As governor, I sincerely apologise to the good people of Rivers State for the regrettable anxieties of the last few days, while thanking you all for your concerns, and continued support, love, and prayers. May God continue to bless our dear Rivers State,” he prayed.

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