The Digest:
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has stated he remains calm and does not "shout or complain" in the face of the state's political crisis because God is with him, assuring that peace will be restored. His declaration comes days after the state assembly, dominated by lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, initiated impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy.
Key Points:
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara says he does not shout or complain because "God is with him."
- He assured Rivers' citizens to remain calm, stating that "peace will return" to the state.
- Fubara made the remarks at an interdenominational church service in Port Harcourt.
- He jokingly suggested it might be the last public function for him and his deputy.
- The governor referenced his earlier statement: "Dogs bark when they don't understand."
- His comments follow the initiation of impeachment proceedings against him by the state assembly.
- 26 lawmakers signed the notice, citing gross misconduct and constitutional breaches.
- The political crisis pits Fubara against allies of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Sources: The Cable
