At the quarterly general meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt, Governor Sim Fubara emphatically declared his commitment to shielding Rivers State from any form of blackmail or intimidation.
Asserting that the state is the collective inheritance of its people, Fubara vowed to protect and defend it against external pressures.
The governor's resolve comes amidst a political clash with his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, who accused Fubara of neglecting the state's political structure.
This dispute even prompted an impeachment move against Fubara, later thwarted by the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. Fubara, addressing the gathered leaders, stated, "I will not fail in this responsibility, nor will I surrender our mandate and progress to intimidation, blackmail, and deliberate sabotage."
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful path, emphasizing the necessity of peace and security for societal prosperity. The standoff between Fubara and Wike underscores the challenges within Rivers State's political landscape.
