Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on residents to reflect on the lessons learned during the six-month emergency rule, emphasizing that “the costliest peace is cheaper than the cheapest war.”
In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara recounted the challenges the state faced under the emergency rule, which was imposed by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025, following a prolonged political crisis.
He stated that he fully cooperated with federal authorities and resisted calls to challenge the constitutionality of the suspension of democratic institutions, prioritizing peace, stability, and progress for Rivers State.
“The last six months have been enormously challenging, but they have taught us valuable lessons about unity, patience, and the importance of dialogue,” Fubara said. “Nothing has been irretrievably lost; there remains ample opportunity for necessary adjustments, continued reconciliation, and inclusiveness.”
The governor also urged political leaders, stakeholders, and citizens to see this moment as a fresh start, warning against any renewed division.
“Let us rise above bitterness and channel our energies into rebuilding trust, fostering inclusiveness, and securing a peaceful and prosperous State for all,” he concluded.
