Some residents of Rivers State have criticized suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara
for apparently giving up quite easily on democratic principles, saying he (Fubara) can’t decide for Rivers people on who will occupy the Brick House.
Recall that Fubara had on Sunday declared that he is not desperate to be reinstated as Governor and cautioned his supporters to tone down their confrontational approach to the State’s political situation and rather follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace.
But the Coordinator of South-South Elders Forum, Anabs Saro-Igbe, said the political situation in Rivers State has gone beyond Fubara, saying that “it is now a Rivers State Matter”! Hence, Fubara cannot take a decision for the entire Rivers people who elected him.
He maintained that the residents want justice, adding that justice and restoration of a democratic system would salvage their hearts.
A resident, Emmanuel Moses, described Fubara’s position as an insult to Nigerians who persevered in the struggle for the protection and preservation of Nigeria’s sovereignty.
He said, “If Mr Fubara thinks it’s about him, then he must be thinking too much of himself. Rivers people and indeed Nigerians rose up in defence of constitutional democracy and not for Fubara; hence, it’s an insult to our sensibilities for Fubara to reduce a struggle for the protection and preservation of our sovereignty as Rivers people into his mal-adventure, even though he’s at the centre of the scrambling for our collective patrimony as Rivers People.”
But Kola Bello argued that it will be wise for Fubara to tender his resignation letter instead of compromising his standard, adding that he foresees intimidation on him.
For Mrs. Agnes Fubi, she feared that the rapid development going on under the administration of Fubara will be jeopardized.
Meanwhile, followers of Fubara have maintained coldness as the statement appeared to have deflated some of them, while the supporters of the FCT Minister’s camp have continued to rant, urging Fubara to resign with no further delay.
