Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared that he is not afraid of the outcome of the ongoing political crisis in the state.
His statement comes as the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly, following last weekend’s Supreme Court judgment, issued a 48-hour ultimatum for him to present the 2025 budget.
Speaking at the inauguration of the residential quarters for Government House staff in Port Harcourt, Fubara stated that the worst that could happen to him was leaving office, which he said did not faze him.
He lamented that each time his administration tried to achieve stability, new obstacles emerged to disrupt progress.
While expressing gratitude to the people of Rivers for their continued support amid the crisis, he asserted, “Regardless of how much we have been deceived in this state, the people have now decided to take their destiny into their own hands.
“I do not advocate violence, but when the time comes to make a decisive move, I will lead that course.
“I have nothing to fear; the worst that can happen is for me to leave office. Does that mean I will cease to exist? Not at all. What matters is that the right thing is done and said when given the opportunity.”
Fubara assured the people of Rivers that he would lead with dignity, respect, and integrity, knowing that he would be accountable for his actions even decades from now.
“I want to be able to defend my actions with pride when called upon in the future. I appreciate your support and promise not to let you down,” he said.
Before addressing the gathering, Fubara opened his speech with a passage from Philippians 3:18-19, emphasizing resilience in the face of adversity.
He quoted: “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.”
Despite the challenges, he declared with confidence, “Victory is certain.”
