Rivers Crisis: Fubara apologises to Rivers people, lauds Tinubu’s intervention

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for swiftly intervening in the political crisis that recently rocked the state.

Fubara in a statement he personally signed, yesterday, said peace has returned to Rivers State.

He, however, apologised to the people of the state for the regrettable anxieties the situation caused while thanking them for their concerns and continued support, love and prayers.

The statement said: “My visit to the Assembly complex on Monday, October 30, 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 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.

“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 governor, the advancement of our state is my primary concern. Consequently, no sacrifice is too much for me to make to achieve this objective.

“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.”