Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his preparedness to pay any necessary price to guarantee peace in the state, emphasizing that peace among the people is crucial for fostering development.
Governor Fubara’s conciliatory tone marks a significant departure from his previous combative stance, particularly in the public struggle for control with his political godfather and predecessor, Nyesome Wike, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The governor’s change in approach may be linked to recent developments, including a peace pact brokered by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. The terms of the resolution seemingly restored Wike’s loyalists to his cabinet and required Fubara to recognize and work with lawmakers who had attempted to impeach him and had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), among other conditions.
Speaking at the third convocation and 6th Founders’ Day ceremonies of the PAMO University of Medical Sciences in Obio/Akpor local government area, Governor Fubara emphasized that there is no price too big to pay for the sake of peace in Rivers State.
The governor’s readiness to prioritize peace signals a potential shift in the political landscape of the state and a willingness to collaborate with various stakeholders for the overall development and well-being of the people.
