Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why he chose not to legally contest the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu, saying he decided to safeguard peace and stability.
Speaking during a televised statewide broadcast on Friday shortly after resuming office following the suspension of the emergency rule, Fubara said he resisted pressure to challenge the declaration in court.
He said, “As your governor, I accepted to abide by the state of emergency declaration and chose to cooperate with Mr President and the National Assembly, guided by my conviction that no sacrifice was too great to secure peace, stability and progress together in Rivers State.
“This was why I also resisted the pressure to challenge the constitutionality of the declaration of state of emergency, the suspension of democratic institutions and other actions that we endured during the difficult period.”
Fubara praised President Tinubu for mediating between political stakeholders in the state during the prolonged crisis.
He further stated, “In the course of this six months period, Mister President graciously brokered the peace process with all the parties successfully. Our leader, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike, all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, I, as your governor, have all accepted to bury the hatchet and embrace peace and reconciliation in the best interest of our dear state.”
The governor assured Rivers people that his administration would now focus on rebuilding trust, consolidating peace, and fast-tracking development after months of political tension.
He said, “There remain ample opportunities for necessary adjustments, reconciliation, and inclusiveness. Let us remember the saying: the costliest peace is cheaper than the cheapest war.
“This is a moment for a fresh beginning. Let us work together with renewed hope and determination to build a stronger and more peaceful Rivers State, ensuring that no one is left behind.”
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