Fubara Issues Strong Commitment To End Violence In Rivers State

Fubara Issues Strong Commitment To End Violence In Rivers StateRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to eliminate what he termed “unreasonable violence” in the state. He made the statement while outlining plans to implement the findings of the State Commission of Inquiry into the destruction of local government secretariats.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Fubara made the pledge during the presentation of the Commission’s report at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The report was presented by its chairperson, Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri, a sitting judge of the Rivers State High Court.

The governor emphasized that politics should never be associated with violence, asserting that it should remain a contest of ideas, free from permanent enemies or allies. He commended the Commission for its perseverance in completing its work, despite facing legal hurdles and attempts to obstruct the process.

Fubara expressed disbelief over the destruction of local government facilities, particularly questioning why individuals who had invested in building council complexes would later destroy them. He also linked those responsible for the recent attacks on council buildings to previous violent incidents, including the bombing of courts prior to the 2015 elections.

Reaffirming his commitment to accountability, Fubara reiterated that no one, including himself, is above the law. He assured the public that those responsible for the violence would be held accountable.

In her presentation, Justice Minakiri explained the methodology behind the Commission’s investigation. She highlighted the visits to affected local government areas—Khana, Eleme, Ikwerre, Emohua, and Obio/Akpor—as crucial in verifying the claims made in the memoranda submitted to the Commission.

The report, which was completed on November 28 within the 30-day timeframe set by the governor, is presented in four volumes. It includes memoranda, exhibits, records of proceedings, and the Commission’s findings. Justice Minakiri urged Governor Fubara to act on the report’s recommendations to ensure lasting peace in Rivers State.

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