Fubara Asserts Strong Leadership: I Will Not Bow In Governing Rivers State

Fubara Asserts Strong Leadership: I Will Not Bow In Governing Rivers State

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed not to govern the state on bended knees. He asserted that he would rule with pride and stand for what is right for the people……. CONTINUE READING

Governor Fubara made this declaration at the country home of Sir Celestine Omehia in Ubima community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Saturday.

Accompanied by some elders of the State, Fubara visited Ubima to commiserate with Sir Omehia, who had just laid his late mother, Ezinne Cecilia Omehia, to rest after 95 years.

He lamented that his political foes were currently engaging in a fierce battle for the soul of the State, aiming to destroy it. He added that only well-meaning individuals standing firmly with him can wield the force of unity to save it.

“I will not, I repeat, I will not govern our dear State on my knees. If that was the purpose, I will not do that. I will stand to govern our dear State and stand continually on the side of right,” Fubara stated. “But politics of bitterness will not take us anywhere. So, I want to thank you that, at this stage, we have a few of you who understand that Rivers State belongs to every one of us. We must, therefore, fight together to sustain the soul of this State.”

Speaking via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara said that the visit was to demonstrate love and support to Sir Omehia, who had satisfactorily performed the duty of giving his mother a befitting burial.

“I have come here with a few of us; very respected elders of the State, to support you and say to you that we sorrow with you. The most important thing is to show our concern and love. Any human being that shows enmity to death, that person is not even normal. We also rejoice with you for a life lived well to fulfillment by Mama. We wish Mama a safe journey. Let her stay well where she has gone,” he added.