By Muhammad Mamman
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed deep frustration over the prolonged political turmoil rocking the state, saying he has “suffered too much” since the crisis began.
Speaking during a meeting with stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday, the governor lamented that the unending tensions had taken a personal toll on him and slowed governance, despite his efforts to maintain peace and stability.
Fubara said his administration had continued to show restraint in the face of provocations, noting that he had chosen dialogue over confrontation to avoid further worsening the situation. He stressed that his priority remained delivering development to the people of Rivers State, even as political distractions persisted.
The governor assured residents that the crisis would not derail his commitment to service, adding that his government had already set in motion several projects aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare and education.
Fubara also appealed to political actors to put the interests of the state above personal ambitions, warning that the ongoing impasse risks undermining progress if not resolved amicably.
He reiterated his dedication to leading a peaceful, people-focused administration, despite what he described as the “heavy burden” of navigating the persistent political challenges.
The Rivers political crisis, which has pitted the governor against rival factions within the state’s political landscape, has endured for months, drawing national attention and calls for reconciliation.
