Governor Fubara of Rivers State downplays the impact of a recent order restricting allocation, stating that it is among his lesser challenges, as he focuses on more pressing issues.
On Wednesday, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated that the Federal High Court decision restricting the release of state allocations is “the least” of his concerns.
At a special thanksgiving service organized by the state government, Governor Fubara highlighted his administration’s resilience in the face of escalating political crises, which began exactly one year ago with an arson attack on the State House of Assembly complex.
Governor Fubara guaranteed that, irrespective of the court order, his administration would persist with payments to contractors and ensure workers’ salaries are distributed starting tomorrow.
He also confirmed that the allocations for the 23 Council Chairmen would be credited, as the Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC) procedures have been finalized.
The governor urged his supporters to stay strong, reassuring them that every challenge can be overcome.
Reflecting on the success of his administration, Governor Fubara remarked that although many had predicted his government wouldn’t last a week, he has successfully led for more than a year.
He stated that his administration successfully held local government elections despite numerous challenges and kept a full cabinet intact, even amidst efforts to weaken his leadership through resignations.
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Showcasing the progress made under his administration, he discussed ongoing project executions throughout the state, addressing critics who had claimed he would not be able to deliver.
He also referenced recent reports identifying Rivers State as a leading example of financial accountability and transparency.
Governor Fubara recounted an incident from October 30 of the previous year, describing a violent confrontation with individuals wearing police uniforms as an assassination attempt.
The governor blamed the confrontation on political opponents, accusing them of ambushing him after he dropped legal cases against the Martin Amaewhule group due to President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.
Although he had no regrets about pursuing peace, he recognized that his peaceful nature might have given his opponents an edge, allowing them to use the withdrawal to secure judgments against him.
Governor Fubara highlighted that his rivals’ unwillingness to reciprocate his peaceful gestures has impacted his decision not to meet other expectations for resolving the political crisis.
The main bowl of the Alfred Diette-Spiff Civic Centre in Port Harcourt hosted a praise and worship session featuring top gospel artists such as Joe Praiz, Frank Edwards, Asu Ekiye, Peterson Okopi, Jackson Jones, and others.
The guest preacher was the highly respected Pastor Uma Ukpai.
The event attracted participants from various backgrounds, among them high-ranking government officials, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emeka Beke, and Sunny Wokekoro from the Action Peoples Party (APP).
