Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he is confident that despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration, the course of governance is irreversible, and victory is assured for the state.
The governor, who noted how the news of the judgment of the Supreme Court dampened the spirit of most Rivers people, charged them to brace up because what is ahead is more than what just passed.
Gov. Fubara gave the assurance, while inaugurating the Rivers State Government House Staff Quarters, reconstructed by his administration, along Forces Avenue (opposite Government House), Old GRA, Port Harcourt on Monday.
He noted that as humans, they may have felt disturbed by the apex court’s pronouncements, but advised them to realise that God, who has their back, will accomplish His purpose.
He said “our back is not on anybody; it is on God. I want to thank you for your support, and assure you that, if there is one person on this planet earth that will continue to stand by you, I will be that person.
“I assure you that I will lead you with honour, I will lead you with respect, and I will lead you with integrity, knowing that when I leave here, I would have questions to answer.
“if I am called upon 20 – 30 years from today. I want to be proud to defend my position. So, I thank you, and assure you that I will not disappoint you.”
Gov. Fubara however, emphasised that no matter how much the adversaries have tried to fool the state, the time has fully come for Rivers people to take their destinies in their hands.
The governor, who clarified that he has never subscribed to violence or asking people to indulge in lawless acts, warned that his administration will not look away when haters of the state struggle to unlease violence in the state.
He said: “No matter how we’ve been fooled in this state, it has gotten to a point when the people have to decide to take their destinies in their hands.
“In as much as I don’t subscribe to violence, when the time comes for us to take a decision, I will lead the course for that decision. Let me say it again, I am not scared of anything.
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“Rhe worst that will happen, is for me to leave the office. Am I leaving the earth? Is it going to stop me from existing?
“So, I am not even bothered about that. But the right thing must be done, and must be said when the opportunity is given to us.
“Let me thank everyone, more especially our youths. Be strong, don’t be perturbed. I assure you, at the right time, you will hear from us.”
Gov. Fubara pointed to why it has to be on record, and known by everybody that the interest of Rivers State remains his top priority, quickly emphasising that he will not hesitate to pay the supreme price, if it is so required.
