Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, affirmed that Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, remains his principal.
The Rivers Governor aired this during the rededication ceremony for the Rivers State Judiciary’s 2023–2024 legal year, which both Fubara and Wike attended at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church on Hospital Road in the state capital.
In his address, Governor Fubara urged for peace in the oil-rich state, declaring that the political turbulence was now a thing of the past. He also mentioned that harmonious behavior from all involved parties could pave the way for progress in Rivers state, saying, “My oga remains my oga. Whatever that has happened is in the past. I have not sent anybody to malign anybody.”
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Additionally, Fubara issued a warning to his supporters, urging them not to resort to offensive language against his opponents. He emphasized that he had not granted permission for any disparaging remarks.
Highlighting the challenges of development, the governor acknowledged the presence of adversities, comparing them to the devil. He stressed the importance of identifying and overcoming obstacles for the state’s progress.
The encounter at the church service marked the first public appearance of the two politicians involved in the recent political controversy. Nyesom Wike, arriving towards the conclusion of the ceremony, exchanged handshakes with his successor and sat beside him throughout the event.
