In a striking display of political restraint, suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed any urgency to reclaim his office, saying he is not desperate to return amid ongoing political tensions.
Speaking at a solemn service of songs held in Port Harcourt to honour the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, Fubara addressed comments from several dignitaries who openly criticized his suspension and called for his reinstatement.
Despite repeated references to him as “Governor” by speakers at the event organized by the Rivers Elders Forum, Fubara calmly distanced himself from the commentary.
“These are personal opinions,” he said, urging supporters and political allies to exercise caution. “Not everything is by oshogbe,” he added, using a local expression to signal his preference for diplomacy over confrontation.
The embattled leader went further, hinting at emotional detachment from the governorship seat. “Do you even know if I want to go back there? My spirit has already left there,” he declared.
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While his remarks drew mixed reactions, Fubara emphasized that certain actions by well-meaning supporters had inadvertently worsened the crisis. He called for restraint and a shift in focus.
“This event is about Edwin Clark—a man who gave his life to the service of the Niger Delta. Let’s honour him, not politicize this moment,” he urged the crowd.
Fubara’s composed stance adds a new layer to the political drama unfolding in Rivers State, raising questions about his next move and the deepening rift within the state’s political leadership.