Fubara vows to promote peace, development

Urges Rivers people to thank Tinubu for intervention
Apparently optimistic of his reinstatement, suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to promote peace and protect the collective interests of Rivers people by enthroningreal dividends of democracy and good governance in the state.
 
He also urged his supporters, Rivers’ people and Nigerians to thank President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention to salvage the state from looming anarchy arising from the festering political crisis.
 
Fubara, in a statement entitled ‘Our Journey: Challenging but Progressive and Impactful’, which he personally signed, yesterday, said he remained steadfast and focused, guided by the oath he took to always put Rivers first.
 
In marking his two years of inauguration as governor, he recalled that his years were filled with challenges, noting that his administration achieved meaningful progress in the development of the state.
 
He said: “Today marks exactly two years since I took the oath of office as your seventh democratically elected governor. On May 29, 2023, I was sworn in following the clear and overwhelming mandate you gave me during the March 18, 2023, elections. Once again, I thank you for the trust, honour and privilege to lead our beloved state.
 
“Executive and legislative institutions and offices are already underway. Democracy and good governance will soon return in the state, with both arms working together for the good of the people.”
 
While urging his supporters and the entire Rivers people to show unreserved appreciation to the President for his bold action to halt the degenerating political crisis in the state, he tasked them to totally subject themselves to the peace process to enable the state to move forward.
 
He added: “We are already in the peace process. I want you to thank the President for his timely intervention to salvage the situation and stabilise the polity and the state. If not for the President, the story today would have been different.”