Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on his loyalists to exercise patience and restraint despite the ongoing political rift between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The governor made this appeal during the New Year banquet held on Thursday, the 1st of January, 2026, at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
He explained that his camp has chosen not to react noisily to the situation because they have a clear understanding of the issues at stake.
Fubara suggested that the loud criticisms and reactions from certain quarters stem from a lack of understanding, describing such actions as unnecessary distractions.
He further reassured his supporters that his administration remains stable and fully prepared, stressing that necessary structures have been put in place to guarantee effective governance as well as the success of his re-election ambition.
In his words, he said, “Don’t be disturbed by what is happening. Caesar in one of his quotes said, the only reason the dog barks is when it doesn’t understand.
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“If you have a dog in your house and it knows you, does it need to bark? So when the dog starts backing maybe it is seeing something it doesn’t understand.
“We are not barking because we understand. We know where we are going and we have set all the things that are needed to make the journey smooth”
The governor’s remarks were aimed at calming tensions and reinforcing confidence among his supporters as political developments continue to unfold in the state.