The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from recently circulated campaign materials for the 2027 general election, insisting that he neither authorised nor endorsed the production of campaign caps and shirts.
Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara expressed a strong desire for peace and stability in the state, emphasising that such an environment is essential for growth and progress.
His statement follows President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to resolve the lingering political crisis in Rivers State.
The dispute, primarily between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, had led to the governor’s six-month suspension and prompted the President to declare a state of emergency in the state.
The crisis appeared to have reached a turning point last week when President Tinubu convened a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, leading to a resolution aimed at restoring calm and stability.
Reflecting on the recent controversy, Fubara said, “I was pissed off. Someone forwarded to me a video showing where they were producing campaign materials—caps and shirts—for the 2027 general elections. I am not aware of it, and I did not authorise or send anyone.”
He urged all parties to recognise the efforts made so far and called for unity: “Every one of us should understand that we have done our best, and what we need now is this peace for us to grow.”
Fubara’s remarks underscore his commitment to moving beyond the political turbulence that has characterised Rivers State in recent months and highlight the crucial role of peace in enabling development.
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