Tinubu saved Rivers from looming anarchy – Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, said his supporters, the people of Rivers State, and Nigerians should be grateful to President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention in salvaging the state from looming anarchy arising from the festering political crisis.

Fubara, in a statement on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, also disclosed that the peace and reconciliation process aimed at reinstating him, his deputy, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly had been put in motion.

Fubara assured that “democracy and good governance will soon return to the state, with both arms working together for the good of the people.”

The suspended Governor made this statement on Thursday at a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement, as part of activities to mark his two years in office as Governor of Rivers State.

According to Fubara, “I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will return to your offices, not just in the Executive arm, but also the Legislative arm.

“And I also believe that the strong relationships we had before will return, and we will begin to work together again for the good and progress of the state. What is important is for us to have a forgiving spirit.”

He enjoined the people of Rivers State to appreciate the President for intervening in the political crisis, which he said could have degenerated.

Fubara urged the people to remain peaceful to enable the reconciliation process to succeed and allow the state to move forward.

The suspended Governor said, “We are already in the peace process. I want you to thank Mr. President for his timely intervention in salvaging the situation and stabilising the polity and the state. If not for Mr. President, the story today would have been different.

“I don’t know how he gets his information, but the truth is that he acted with wisdom at the right time. He is the one you should thank.

“And let me also thank him personally for his intervention, and the personalities across the country who appealed to him to intervene.

“We have to come down from our high horses and commit ourselves to the peace process. And that is what we are doing.

“What is important is for the state to move forward. It is not about you; the interest of the state is paramount.”