Amid the growing tension surrounding his impending impeachment, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed not to back down, stating that, despite ongoing opposition to his administration, the path of governance is unchangeable, and assured that “victory is certain for the state.”
Governor Fubara stated that he would be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the state from anti-democratic forces.
He emphasized the importance of making it clear that the welfare of Rivers State remains his top priority, stressing that he would not hesitate to “pay the supreme price, if necessary.”
Governor Fubara gave the assurance while inaugurating the Rivers State Government House Staff Quarters, reconstructed by his administration on Monday.
The Governor, who admitted how the news of the judgment of the Supreme Court has dampened the spirit of most Rivers people, charged them to brace up because what is ahead is more than what just passed.
“I assure you that I will lead you with honor, I will lead you with respect, and I will lead you with integrity, knowing that when I leave here, I will have questions to answer if I am called upon 20 – 30 years from today. I want to be proud to defend my position. So, I thank you and assure you that I will not disappoint you.”
“No matter how we’ve been fooled in this State, it has gotten to a point when the people have to decide to take their destinies into their hands.
“Since I don’t subscribe to violence when the time comes for us to make a decision, I will lead the course for that decision. Let me say it again: I am not scared of anything, the worst that will happen is for me to leave the office. Am I leaving the earth? Is it going to stop me from existing?
“So, I am not even bothered about that. But the right thing must be done and must be said when the opportunity is given to us. Let me thank everyone, more especially our youths. Be strong, don’t be perturbed. I assure you, at the right time, you will hear from us.”