Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced that the intense political tensions in the region are now on the decline.
Fubara, who has been embroiled in a longstanding political conflict with his predecessor Nyesom Wike, recently faced an impeachment attempt by Wike’s supporters in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
However, Fubara managed to secure a court order preventing the 25 pro-Wike lawmakers from exercising their legislative authority.
Speaking at a thanksgiving event hosted by King Ateke Tom of Okochiri Kingdom to celebrate his 60th birthday, Fubara reiterated his commitment to advancing the state’s development.
The gathering, held at the monarch’s residence in Okochiri town, Okrika Local Government Area, was detailed in a statement issued by Fubara’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.
The statement quoted Fubara as saying: “I identify with you, King Ateke Tom and I want to appreciate you for standing with us. As I said, the worst is over concerning the political crisis. What we are doing today is moving forward and advancing our state. And I am happy that you are one of my allies.
“I assure you the only thing that will be associated with our administration is success, success and more success,” he said.
Fubara noted that King Ateke Tom was not merely celebrating with drinks and food but included God in the event, stating how, in contemporary times, life expectancy continued to reduce because of lifestyle changes and other exposures like the effect of modern technology, which made attaining 60 a lofty feat.
“When one marks 40, we say thank God. Somebody has marked 50, and by the special grace of God, King Ateke Tom is celebrating 60. So, I want to thank God for his life, because it is only possible through God,” Fubara said.
The governor wished the monarch more glorious years on the throne and urged him to continue to promote peace and development, not only in the Okochiri Kingdom but in the entire Okrika land.
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