… says deal not as bad as being portrayed
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, assured that he’ll fully implement the comprehensive presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in the state.
Fubara in a statewide broadcast to the people of Rivers, reaffirmed his belief that no price is too high to ensure peace prevails in the state.
The Governor said, “As a principal participant in the entire saga, I have taken some time to study the terms therein and have come to the conclusion that the peace pact is not as bad as it is being portrayed by those genuinely opposed to it.”
He noted that the peace pact, which has continued to generate mixed reactions from people across the country, is not a death sentence but a means to achieving lasting peace and stability in the state.
Fubara added, “Accordingly, I reaffirm my acceptance of the presidential peace proclamation and my commitment to implementing both the spirit and letters of the declaration in such a way and manner that will restore political stability to our dear state without compromising the collective interest of our people and our cherished and shared democratic values.
“Already, both parties have demonstrated some good faith in the implementation process with the withdrawal of the purported impeachment notice on their part, and the release of hitherto withheld allowances of the members of the atate House of Assembly by the government.”
Governor Fubara thanked President Bola Tinubu for his intervention, stressing that his gesture reflects his deep affection for the state.
He stated, “Indeed, by this singular effort, our dear President has demonstrated that he loves Rivers State and cherishes nothing short of a reign of perfect peace in our state with his Presidential Peace Proclamation on the 18th of December 2023.”
Fubara, who also spoke on the Christmas celebration, urged residents of the state to embrace the exemplary values of Jesus Christ, stressing the importance of selflessness, genuine love, and true forgiveness as espoused in his teachings.
“By the grace of God, 2024 will witness a speedy transformation of our State with the completion of most of our projects and programmes, such as sections of the Port Harcourt Ring Road, the Andoni section of the Unity Road, the Ahoada-Omoku Road, the Emohua-Degema Road, etc, and the commencement of many other laudable projects, both in infrastructure and human capital development, as outlined in our 2024 budget,” Fubara said.