Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed allegations made by his former Head of Service, George Nwaeke, stating that he never sanctioned attacks on the Rivers State House of Assembly or oil pipelines.
In a statement shared with media Fubara clarified that such incidents never took place under his leadership.
“My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, aired on Channels Television on Friday, March 28, 2025.
“Ordinarily, I would not have responded to his claims, but to correct the erroneous impression such allegations may create in the minds of the people, and the disaffection it is bound to cause in the state and the country,” he stated.
Addressing Nwaeke’s claim that he supported Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential ambition, Fubara dismissed the assertion as absurd.
“It is laughable that Dr Nwaeke would be part of any high-level political meeting as Head of Service, much more sitting in my alleged night meetings with Bala Mohammed and militants as he claimed. Howbeit, none of such meetings ever held.”
He further clarified that Mohammed’s visit to Rivers State was public knowledge, as he was there in his capacity as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum.
Fubara also rejected accusations of colluding with militants to sabotage national assets, emphasizing his commitment to peace.
“It is also ludicrous for Dr Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and other national assets in the State, as there was no time I held any meeting with militants or any criminal group to destabilise the State.
“It is on record that I have been at the forefront preaching peace in the State even in the face of obvious provocations.”
The embattled governor alleged that Nwaeke had been influenced by external forces.
“The truth is that Dr Nwaeke has been compromised, and whatever he is saying is only aimed at fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me.”
Fubara urged Nigerians and the people of Rivers State to disregard the allegations, describing them as an attempt to tarnish his reputation and disrupt ongoing peace efforts.
“I call on all well-meaning Nigerians and the good people of Rivers State to disregard everything said by Dr. Nwaeke as they are mere desperate attempts to discredit me and my administration, and undermine the peace process by Mr. President.”
