Abigail ErhiagbojeRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for peace in the state following the crisis that has befallen the state in the past few days.
The governor conveyed his message through a press statement signed by himself.
“My dear good people of Rivers State. I consider it necessary to issue this statement on the developments of the past few days in our dear state. Late on Sunday night, 29th October 2023, I was inundated with reports that the hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been gutted by fire. The blaze was put out by the fire service, after which security agencies took control of the situation.
“My visit to the Assembly Complex on Monday, 30th October 2023 was to assess the level of damage and undertake remedial measures to protect lives and property within the Assembly Complex. I charged the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and report it to me.
“Shortly after, I got reports that the State House of Assembly had broken into two factions: one claiming to have impeached and suspended the House Leader and three others preparatory to initiating an impeachment action against me, and the other rival faction impeaching the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, thus sparking off some form of political crisis,” the statement read
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The Governor thanked President Bola Tinubu, for his fatherly intervention in the matter, which he noted opened a series of communication channels to facilitate the timely resolution of the crisis.
He also extended his gratitude to the elders of the state who are currently presiding over the matter.
According to him, his actions are aimed at bringing peace and stability to the State as he is an advocate of peace who is primarily after the progress of the state.
“Let me clearly state that my actions are aimed at restoring peace and stability in our state. I am a man of peace and as a governor, the advancement of our state is my primary concern. Consequently, no sacrifice is too much for me to make to achieve this objective,” he said.
Governor Fubara maintained that it is the collective responsibility of himself and the immediate past governor and minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, to leverage their positions and influences within and outside the state to advance the progress, security, and well-being of the people of Rivers State.
He added that they must collaborate in order not to allow circumstances that could work against their efforts at achieving greatness for their people to prevail.
Again, he reiterated his stance to embrace peace and cooperate with the government and the people to bring progress and development to the people.
“On my part, I am always willing and ready to embrace the path to lasting peace and tranquility with a commitment to consummating all efforts and initiatives by Mr President and other well-meaning Nigerians, including my brother Governors and the elders.
“I assure the good people and youths of Rivers State, that peace will certainly prevail and we shall continue to work together to advance the peace, security, progress, and development of our state,” he said.
Fubara apologised to the people of Rivers State for “the regrettable anxieties of the last few days” and thanked them for their concerns, continued support, love and prayers. “May God continue to bless our dear Rivers State,” he added.
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