River State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared that he would not worship the state’s most recent governor, Nyesom Wike, only because the latter helped him become governor.
The governor made the announcement on Monday at Government House in Port Harcourt while hosting a delegation of political and traditional leaders from Bayelsa State, which was led by the state’s former governor, Henry Seriake Dickson.
He stated that while there is nothing wrong with assisting someone else, the helper should not assume the role of God.
‘You Do Not Exist’ — Fubara Slams Rivers Assembly Members
“God can do anything He wants to do when He wants to do it. It is only for us to realise that. God will not come down from Heaven but will pass through one man or woman to achieve His purpose.
“So, for that reason, when we act, we act as humans; human vessels that God has used, and not seeing yourself as God.
“I want to say this clearly that we appreciate the role our leaders, most especially the immediate past governor, played. But that is not enough for me to worship a human being. I can’t do that,” he said.
He mentioned that he had been to multiple reconciliation meetings, the resolutions of which the opposing party had rejected, in an attempt to find a peaceful way to end the political crisis that broke out in the state the previous year.
According to the governor, the House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, does not exist legally.
Rivers Crisis: Again, Amaewhule-led Assembly Overrides Fubara, Passes LG Bill Into Law
He insisted that by acting as the state’s big brother throughout the crisis, he had prevented the “house” from collapsing and allowed for the state to continue developing meaningfully while maintaining a stable political alliance.
“But I know that I have always taken the path of peace. I have shown respect. I’ve subjected myself to every meeting of reconciliation for peace. And what happens, each time we come out from such meetings, we are faced with one thunder or lightning,” he stated.
The governor made it clear that he took office determined to build on the development of previous leaders, particularly the governor who had just left office.
As their governor, Governor Fubara emphasised further that it would have been unusual to get into a political altercation given the amount of work that needed to be done for the state and its citizens.
UPDATE: Rivers Lawmaker, Fubara Ally Arrested by Police in Abuja
He expressed a strong belief that it was appropriate to correct certain misconceptions regarding a minor issue that was typical in all relationships.
“But it is a bad thing when the problem that ought not to be anything, becomes something, and in fact, gets out of the bedroom to the sitting room and to the compound. That is the case of Rivers State today.
“I am also happy that you even mentioned the issues, even when I have all the instruments of State powers. I have shown restraint, and I believe that whoever is alive and has been following the activities of our dear state, knows that I have acted as a big brother in the course of this crisis.
“I have not acted like a young man that may want the house to be destroyed but I have behaved like a matured young man that I am. This is because I know that no meaningful development will be achieved in an atmosphere of crisis.
Fubara Planning To Declare Some Assembly Members Seat Illegal – APC
“And because our intention for Rivers State is to build on the foundation that had been laid by our past leaders, it will be wrong for me to take the path of promoting the crisis. That is why we are still recording the development that you are hearing around Rivers State,” he added.
Follow us on Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.