Let Us Put Our Differences Aside – Fubara

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara says it is time for all Rivers people to put differences aside and join hands to advance the growth of the State.

He also assured them to expect accelerated growth and development of the State now that the legal battles that challenged his electoral victory are over.

Governor Fubara made the call in a State-wide Broadcast on Friday sequel to the affirmation of his electoral victory by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday.

The Rivers State governor who dedicated the victory to God and to the good people of Rivers State reflected on how tortuous the legal journey was for him.

He noted that the outcome is delighting because it has validated the choice and eventually confirmed the mandate that was freely given to him by the electorate.

“It is with a great joy and total reference to the Almighty God that I address you after a tortuous legal journey following the governorship election in our State.

“It is with great nostalgia I reflect on your trust and the absolute confidence you bestowed on us on that fateful March 18, 2023 when you gave us your mandate.

“Even with that overwhelming support, we had to go through litigation to validate your choice and confirmation of your mandate to us.

“We are deeply elated by the verdict of the Supreme Court of our dear nation, which has finally affirmed our victory.

“I owe this victory, not to my efforts or our ingenuity but to God and to you the good people of Rivers State.”

Governor Fubara who expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his fatherly role in the crisis in Rivers State, also thanked all the leaders and well meaning Rivers people for their support.

The governor stated that the Supreme Court’s ruling now serves him as an immeasurable energizer to accelerate governance.

Governor Fubara emphasised that he will do so with utmost sense of commitment in bringing the benefits of governance to all Rivers people irrespective of their political affiliations.

“In this regard, what is important to us is the accelerated growth and development of our dear State.

“Now that the litigations are over, we call on the opposition political parties in the State to join hands with our government to build the Rivers State of our dreams.

“I extend the olive branch to my contenders and all others who went through, or who withdrew their cases for the love of the State.

“I believe we are all Rivers people and by virtue of that brotherhood, let us therefore, put aside our differences and bond together to build one indivisible and greater Rivers State that posterity will remember us for.”

Governor Fubara said his administration will continue to explore the path of peace because it is a sure foundation upon which to pull the people out of poverty.

As their governor, he vowed to achieve a greater Rivers State by continuing on the path that his administration had taken in the last seven months.

“My administration has recorded remarkable achievements in the areas of human capital development, social investment, engineering, infrastructural development, micro and macroeconomic advancement and sustainable socioeconomic development development across sectors.

“In addition, we have made some substantial progress in infrastructure, housing, security, urban renewal development as well as rural healthcare.

“We intend to sustain the tempo and expand the development net in the great ride to prosperity in our State.”