March 07, (THEWILL) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is willing and ready to give up his office for peace to reign in the State.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Africa Independent Television (AIT), the Governor, however, noted that Rivers State is bigger than anyone, including himself.
He said he would always continue to maintain his unwavering love for peace and respect for the rule of law and justice.
The trouble between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), had led to impeachment threats until the phase of Presidential intervention.
Speaking on his resilience in the face of provocations and deliberate attempts to cripple his administration, Fubara said his burden was actually the millions of Rivers people who had made sacrifices to elect him their Governor.
“My burden at that time wasn’t the issue of the drama, it was actually the millions of the people of Rivers who had made sacrifices, who were seeing an opportunity and it looked as if their hopes were being dashed.
“They were the ones I was worried about, what would be their fate? That was my trouble, it wasn’t about me,” he said, adding that despite the unprovoked assaults, he will continue to explore the path of peace in the state.
The Governor said his acceptance of the December 18, 2023, peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu was not borne out of fear or pressure but in the interests of Rivers State.
“No sacrifice will be too big for me to pay for the success of this administration and the reason is very simple, it is not political love. It is not because I want to gain any favour from anybody, my interest and love for our dear state is genuine.
“I am not trying to say I want to be one man that will be there to decide the fate of all, no but let Rivers State remain.
“If leaving this position is what I need or what is needed to bring more peace in the state, I can even tell you to come and take it. It is not about me, people should understand that I won’t rule forever. I am here now but I will definitely go one day but Rivers State will still remain,” he concluded.
