The Digest:
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has explained that his calm and non-aggressive posture amid the state's political turbulence was a deliberate strategic choice "in the interest of peace." Speaking after receiving the Man of the Year 2025 award from New Telegraph in Lagos, Fubara acknowledged that his supporters have endured "special pain" for believing in him. He described his perceived weakness as a virtue that would yield results at the right time, stating: "Weak because I want peace. Weak because I need to also protect those things that are dear not just to me but to our dear nation." Fubara urged continued support, adding: "Weakness is a virtue. It pays at the right time."
Key Points:
- The statement reframes Fubara's passive stance as strategic restraint rather than political weakness.
- It reassures supporters that current setbacks are temporary and part of a longer game.
- Fubara gains moral authority, while opponents may face intensified public scrutiny.
- This signals an attempt to maintain political relevance and support despite ongoing crisis.
- The timing, after receiving a prestigious award, amplifies his message of eventual vindication.
Sources: Vanguard, New Telegraph
