Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has hinted the huge concessions made by him and all parties involved in the political crisis that rocked the state.
In a statewide broadcast on Friday evening, shortly after his return to officially resume duties following the lifting of the emergency rule, Fubara acknowledged that the last six months had been extremely challenging for the state.
He explained that this was why he resisted pressure to challenge “the constitutionality of the declaration of a state of emergency, the suspension of democratic institutions, and all other actions endured during this difficult period.”
Fubara noted that within the six-month period, President Tinubu successfully brokered a peace process involving all parties.
According to him, he, the FCT Minister, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly “have agreed to bury the hatchet and embrace peace and reconciliation in the best interest of our dear Rivers State,” he stated.
“To those who have expressed genuine fears, frustrations, and uncertainty over the nature of the peace process, I assure you that your concerns are valid and understood. However, nothing has been irretrievably lost; there remains ample opportunity for necessary adjustments, continued reconciliation, and inclusiveness. We must all remember the saying… ” the costliest peace is cheaper than the cheapest war”.
“We believe the political crisis is now behind us and that peace and stability have once again returned to Rivers State, though not without the hard lessons learnt from the emergency rule.
“The responsibility now rests squarely on us: the Government, the State House of Assembly, political leaders and stakeholders to put aside our differences, work for the common good, and advance the interests of our people above all else.
“We have a duty to ensure that the peace we have all embraced remains permanent in our dear Rivers State.”
