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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the future “General” of Rivers politics.
Speaking at a chieftaincy installation ceremony in Etche Local Government Area, Jonathan urged the people of Rivers to continue supporting Fubara, emphasising the importance of peace for the state’s development.
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“I know you (Gov. Fubara) are passing through challenges, and at occasions like these, I try to keep quiet. I don’t like to say certain things. This is the first time you are holding a top political office. You will face a lot. But remember, nobody becomes a General without fighting wars. Whatever challenges you face now are preparing you to be a General in politics. With your commitment and the support I see from the people of Rivers, God will see you through,” Jonathan said.
He further warned that any destabilisation in the state would negatively affect the entire country.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State because it is the centre of the Niger Delta. If we create problems in Rivers State, we create a crisis in the Niger Delta, which is detrimental to our economy. We need a peaceful state, and we want the governor to remain calm and focus on his work,” Jonathan added.
In his response, Governor Fubara thanked the former President for backing him during challenging times, stating, “He has stood by me through this difficult period of our administration.”
In other news, the 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi have dismissed planning for the 2027 presidential election.
Atiku and Obi made the remark against the backdrop of their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital.
A video had emerged of both men seated together at a dining table, ready to have their meal.
However, Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe said the meeting was a reunion of two old friends.
Speaking with journalists about Saturday’s meeting, Ibe said: “Let us not jump the gun. The fact is that Obi accepted to be the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary of AUN and the 16th Founder’s Day, which was a milestone. Obi is part of that celebration.
