Embattled governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara has in second year anniversary as Rivers state governor, appealed to his supporters to discard political grudges against their perceived political enemies in Rivers state.
In a lengthy tweet through his X handle, the suspended governor of Rivers state recounted the achievement of Rivers State government under his two-year administration. He stated that despite the state’s challenges that his administration has impacted different sectors of the state ranging from health, education, agriculture, infrastructure to security and economy.
While expressing his gratitude to the indigenes of Rivers state for their support and prayers, governor Fubara also appealed to them to show understanding in the face of a potential difficult decision he is to make in the coming days; he however stated that whatever decision he is to make will be in the interest of the Rivers state people.
“We are at a crucial point in our journey, where difficult decisions must be made. Be assured that every step we take will be guided by your best interests and the enduring good of Rivers State”, he wrote in part.
This has added to the speculation about the governor’s political future especially his rumoured defection to the APC
Reports had claimed that the governor had reached a secret pact with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his meeting with the president in London earlier this month. According to the report, president Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandated governor Sim Fubara to decamp to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as one of the conditions for his six month suspension to be prematurely lifted.
While governor Sim Fubara has not openly confirmed or debunked the report, his recent actions in the public domain gives more credence to the report. Sim Fubara recently denounced all form of protests and expression of displeasure at his controversial suspension. He suggested that he is vastly better off without the governorship seat.
Hence, in his anniversary message to the Rivers State people and his supporters, the suspended governor reiterated: “to those still carrying the weight of our recent political struggles, I appeal to you, let us turn the page,come together & focus on our shared goal of progress & unity. The time to rebuild & rise is now. Thank you once again for the opportunity to serve”.
This is addition to the report that the governor had visited his political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike to seek his forgiveness as well as to reconcile their differences.
The governor while acknowledging the fact that the political crisis in Rivers state has affected the state and his administration, stated that he has learnt lessons from the development and that his administration will emerge stronger from the crisis and that Rivers state will become enviable to other states.
“As we reflect on the lessons of the past two years, I am hopeful for what lies ahead. I look forward to working hand in hand with all of you to build a State we can all be proud of: a RIVERS STATE that stands as a model for the rest of Nigeria”
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