From Chaos To Calm: How Fubara Restored Stability In Rivers And Bayelsa – Gov. Diri Reveals!

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has lauded the peaceful coexistence between Rivers and Bayelsa States since Siminalayi Fubara assumed office as Governor of Rivers State.

During a Yuletide visit to Fubara in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Diri revealed that Fubara successfully resolved the long-standing Soku Oil Well dispute between the two states.

“Rivers and Bayelsa are one. Since you came on board, both states have been peaceful. Now we have understanding even in areas where we had issues,” Diri said. He added, “For instance, the Soku oil well. We have agreed to go back to the status quo before the crisis, and there is peace now. That matter is out of court.”

The ₦25 billion Soku gas processing plant has been a contentious issue between the two states since 1996.

In a related development, former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili commended Fubara’s leadership, stating that he had prevented attempts to turn the state into a private estate. Speaking at an event organized by the Odili family in Port Harcourt to honor Fubara, Odili highlighted the governor’s resilience during political turbulence.

The statement, issued by Fubara’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, recounted Odili’s remarks: “It has been over 12 months since the fierce and unnecessary existential fight, waged on October 25, 2023, against Governor Fubara over the soul of Rivers State.”

Odili praised Fubara for his courage and leadership amid the ongoing supremacy battle between Fubara and his predecessor, now Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike.