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Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, told the Punch on Wednesday that he felt “ambushed” by a faction in the state House of Assembly with whom he had made a peace deal, originally to stop an attempt to take him out of office. Fubara considered the scenario while speaking at a non-denominational Thanksgiving in Port Harcourt to commemorate the anniversary of escaping an impeachment effort by 27 MPs who supported Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
Fubara noted that while President Bola Tinubu facilitated the peace deal, he was betrayed not by the President but by those he thought were committed to resolving the dispute. Realizing this, he decided not to play into their hands, aware of what he called their “evil intentions.”
He criticized the pro-Wike lawmakers for disregarding the peace agreement, accusing them of insincerity. “We went to Abuja, and Mr. President, knowing the importance of peace in Rivers State, outlined some criteria for peace. We returned here, in this state, to carry out all aspects of the peace conditions,” he said.
Fubara explained that his administration took steps, including withdrawing a court case, in an effort to honor the peace pact, only to find that the other side didn’t hold up their end. “And you call yourselves honourable when you can’t follow basic guidelines,” he mocked.
Fubara went on to describe his approach as respectful and said he maintained integrity throughout, even though he was “being ambushed not by the person who initiated the peace.” His remarks highlighted his disappointment with those he believed were acting in good faith but ultimately undermined the peace efforts.
