Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State addresses recent violence, including the burning of local government offices by thugs, asserting his innocence and emphasizing that his calm should not be mistaken for weakness.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has addressed the recent violence in the state, specifically the burning of three local government offices by armed thugs. In a statement, Fubara emphasized that he was not involved in the unrest and urged citizens not to misinterpret his calm demeanor as a weakness. He stated, “Everyone in Nigeria knows I have no hand in what is happening. My meekness should not be mistaken for weakness.”
The incidents occurred shortly after the swearing-in of newly elected local government officials, which has sparked tensions among rival political factions in the state. Fubara’s comments come in the wake of a series of attacks aimed at undermining the newly elected administration, raising concerns about political stability in the region.
