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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reflected on his strained relationship with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, stating that the ordeal not only tested his resilience but also reinforced his determination to lead effectively. Fubara noted that the fallout, though tumultuous, had unexpectedly strengthened him, granting him the fortitude to face future challenges head-on.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has attributed the tumultuous period with his predecessor to divine intervention, stating that it offered him a fresh perspective on leadership. According to him, what initially seemed like an obstacle eventually revealed itself as a pivotal tool for growth, teaching him to embrace challenges as integral components of effective governance.
According to a statement released by Nelson Chukwudi, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the governor delivered his remarks during the Christmas Ballad held on Friday in Port Harcourt. The event, hosted by former governor Peter Odili, served as a backdrop for Fubara’s significant reflections on leadership and governance.
Governor Fubara highlighted the triumph of Rivers State as a clear sign of God’s intervention, praising Him as the ultimate liberator. He noted that the resolution of the political unrest, along with the defeat of its perpetrators, stood as undeniable proof of God’s enduring faithfulness and justice.
Fubara was quoted in the statement made available to the as saying, “And not just because I want to accept it, I get stronger in this course every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people.
“So, it is not me being strong. My strength is drawn from every one of you who is here. You gave me the encouragement; you did the work for me; you made the calls for me. So, why won’t I stand up for you?
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“But we also believe strongly that the ultimate game changer, the ultimate liberator, and the ultimate fighter still remains God Almighty. And because we have Him on our side, victory is assured.”
He assured of the determination of his administration to make every succeeding year in the state better with remarkable records of progress.
The governor promised to continue to do what was right, saying it was delighting to see true leaders of the state standing on the right side of history despite the pressures to surrender to tyranny and oppression.
In his remarks, the former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo, said Fubara had steered the course of governance successfully, making the people of the state proud of him.
Speaking at the programme, Odili said the ‘fight against Fubara over the soul of Rivers State, was unnecessary.’
Odili noted that with assuring fortitude, Fubara “confronted the challenge, prevented the quest by one man to capture the state as a private estate, emancipated Rivers people, steadied governance and made civil servants and other people happier.”
In her speech, Justice Mary Odili, said Fubara had played the role of an emancipator, pledging the continuous support of her family to the success of his administration.
