Governor Siminalayi Fubara has warned Rivers State political actors, especially supporters of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, not to consider his decision to implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness.

Fubara on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, explained that when President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis that engulfed the state on October 30, 2023, the agreement that was accepted was a political solution.

The governor is at odd with his estranged godfather and FCT Minister, Wike and the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The governor said he had since commenced implementation of the agreement, solely because of his respect for President Tinubu.

He, however, cautioned that it appears that other political actors have taken his humility and compliance as a sign of weakness.

The governor said: “Let me say it here for record purposes: What is happening here in our dear state is somebody who has respect for an elder.

“Mr. President invited all the parties to Abuja, and came out with a resolution that we should go and implement. That resolution, I am implementing it. It is not a constitutional implementation. It is a political solution to a problem.

“And I am doing it because of the respect I have for Mr President. But, let me say it here, if that action that I have accepted to take would be seen as a weakness, I will surprise them. I want this message to go to them.”

Fubara: I’m standing as Rivers governor because of God, Tinubu

Fubara, who had received members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State on a solidarity rally at Government House Gate, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said their large number further goes to prove the nature of the organic support his administration has continued to enjoy from the people of the State.

“Some days ago, somebody said we are busy renting crowd for thanksgiving. But what I have seen here today, it’s not different from what is happening at those thanksgiving rallies. People are just appreciating God and good governance,” he said.

Fubara stated that he was mindful of the legacy he would bequeath after his tenure, adding “It should also be about the lives that have been touched genuinely; about the policies implemented without any inducement to better the lives of the people and the society.”

On his part, the Rivers State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Alex Agwanwor, said workers have resolved to stand with Governor Fubara because he has demonstrated his love, put smile on their faces and advanced the welfare and growth of the state.

The Star