Governor Fubara reaffirms his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a meeting with the Board of Trustees, dismissing rumors of his possible exit.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has denied rumors suggesting his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that PDP still governs and controls Rivers state.
To quell false rumors surrounding his exit from the party, Governor Fubara provided this clarification.
During a visit from the PDP Board of Trustees delegation on Tuesday, led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara to Government House in Port Harcourt, he affirmed his dedication to the PDP.
Governor Fubara’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, released a statement in which the governor acknowledged occasionally questioning his membership with PDP. However, he declared that BoT’s visit solidified his belief of being an integral member of the PDP family.
Fubara expressed gratitude towards the Chairman and Board of Trustees, stating that their support has reaffirmed his membership in this esteemed party. Despite any controversies surrounding it, he remains committed to being a loyal member.
“I genuinely appreciate your effort in traveling to Rivers State to meet Governor and the supporters of our undiluted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The word ‘genuinely’ is important as we are true members of PDP here.”
Governor Fubara expressed his pleasure in seeing leaders, including some PDP founding fathers like Chief Bode George, Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo among the delegation discussing the party’s unity.
“I wish to reassure all loyal members of PDP present here that this is yet another opportunity to affirm the correctness of our unwavering allegiance and commitment towards the party.”
During his speech, Senator Wabara clarified that the visit by BoT had a specific goal of resolving current conflicts endangering PDP in Rivers State. He underscored how crucial it was to prevent losing this state as it would immensely affect Nigeria’s future.
“We, the Board of Trustees of this party,” he stated, “have arrived here with the intention to find peace and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party.”
As avid readers of both newspapers and the internet, we have come across a wealth of information. However, being esteemed members of this political party, we felt it was imperative to hear directly from our sources firsthand.
We would like to begin by expressing our gratitude for your ongoing support in keeping this party alive. On behalf of my fellow colleagues, I sincerely thank you – as demonstrated by the diverse representation from across the country, we are committed to upholding and advancing our ideals on a national level.
Senator Wabara stressed that the party feared potential losses in Rivers State due to speculations and perceptions. Losing this state would ultimately result in Nigeria losing its future.
Our goal is to avoid a recurrence of the events that took place in 2015 and 2023. The individuals before you are completely impartial, yet as responsible members of our party, we must adhere to legal principles. If done within the ambit of the law, any action taken cannot be deemed incorrect – though it may take longer than desired at times.
