Siminialayi Fubara, Nyesom Wike’s immediate successor as governor of Rivers State, has drawn harsh criticism for promising to “stay strong to Christian values” and “govern the state with the fear of God.”
Fubara, who took office as governor of Rivers State on May 29, reportedly made the statement on May 31, 2023, when revealing his official photo on Twitter.
He shared the portrait, saying: “Rivers State is a Christian State, and God is our foundation. We shall govern with the fear of God and stay strong to our Christian values of trust, faith, love, care and sacrifice.”
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In response to the statement, numerous Nigerians criticized the governor for using religion as a weapon after Wike was accused of blatantly rigging the election in favor of Bola Tinubu, the APC’s presidential candidate who campaigned on a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Recall that the BBC recently released a report describing the irregularities in Rivers state that led to Bola Tinubu’s election as president-elect.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s findings were different from those acquired from voting places throughout the state, according to the BBC.
Reacting to Fubara’s post, Abdul -Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar wrote; “A christian state that rigged out their Christian brother in favour of Muslim/Muslim ticket.”
El- Bonga wrote: “I don’t have a problem with this statement; Rivers can be views as a christian state. However, this tweet wouldve made major headlines amidst online cries if, for example Governor Abba says: “Kano is a muslim State and we are committed to govern it based on Islamic value.”
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Taha Adam wrote; “If Kano or Sokoto (The base of Sokoto Khalifare ) says this Muslims would have been trending by now! Hypocrisy 101.Atleast don’t use religion to steal, govern in line with the teachings of Prophet Jesus.”
Ridwan Oke wrote: “A northern governor tweets similar stuff and this would be trending already.”
Jackson Ude wrote: “And who cares if it is a Sango, Egbesu, Buddhist or Amadioha state. Wasn’t it a Christian state when your mentor was spending millions getting drunk on a 40yrs old Whiskey, rigging elections and looting the state’s resources? You guys would hide under Christianity to perpetrate evil. Get down to work and spare us your religiosity!”
Oyee luke wrote: “Na u know waiting you day talk ooo leave my Governor alone he has told you it you don’t like it go and hug transformer.”
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