You’re Our Pillar Of Support, Gov. Fubara Tells Rivers People

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has revealed that one of the greatest and most encouraging assurances bolstering his administration is the unwavering support that the people of Rivers continue to provide.

The governor emphasised that such support has continued to be exemplified by the words, actions and pledges of loyalty and solidarity from royal fathers and other well-meaning people in the State.

Governor Fubara made the remarks during the post-election solidarity visit by members of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council (RSTRC), led by the Chairman, His Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday.

The Governor, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said he knows of their support for his administration with what they had been doing in their domains; their visit provides a physical declaration that they are ready shoulders to lean on.

“Your coming to see us this afternoon is a reassurance that we are not standing alone. We have the Royal Fathers who control all the villages and the communities, which make up the Rivers State, on our side. So, what else do I need to say? What else do I need to showcase to the world that we have the support of Rivers people?

“You are the Rivers, you are the leaders, you are the kings, and you are the chiefs. You are the ones who control the locales that make up the entire state. So, I say thank you for coming to reassure this administration that you have our back.”

Governor Fubara stated the resolve of his administration never to engage in any acts of disrespect to the traditional institution in the State.

“If we have wronged you in any way, let me say, I’m sorry to you here. But I don’t think we will wrong you deliberately because you are our fathers,” he added.

Governor Fubara also commented on the just-concluded local government election on October 5, 2024, which was largely peaceful and successful.

Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council (RSTRC), His Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, said the Council, in an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, reviewed some incidents in the state and decided on the solidarity visit to the Governor.

“The President should not allow himself, his body language or those exercising part of the powers that flow from his Office to be seen as taking part in the seemingly unending political crises in Rivers State.

“The President should do everything necessary to keep Rivers State at peace in the interest of the nation. Let me at this point, once more, appeal to all parties to sheath their swords and work for peace, unity and prosperity of Rivers State because we have no other place to call home except Rivers State.”