Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he will make any sacrifice necessary for the state’s prosperity.
In order to restore peace to Rivers State, he said, he’s willing to resign from his job.
This was said by the governor in a Thursday interview with AIT.
Fubara went on to say that there were other things he might have done to cause a “total crisis.” But he is mature enough to know when to stop, even when he is in a position of authority.
During the interview, Fubara said, “No sacrifice will be too big for me to pay for the success of this administration.
“And the reason is very simple, it’s not political love, it’s not because I want to gain any favour from anybody, my interest and love for our dear state is genuine.
“I’m not trying to say I want to be one man who will be there to decide the fate of all but let Rivers State remain.
“My burden was not the issue of all the drama, it’s the millions of Rivers people who had made sacrifices and it looks as if their hopes are being dashed. They were the ones I was worried about. What will be their fate? It’s not about me.
“If leaving this position is what I need or what is needed to bring more peace to the state, I can even tell you people to come and take it. It’s not about me. People should understand that definitely I will go but Rivers State will still remain.
“I am the governor, no matter what it is, there are things I could have done and there would have been a total crisis. But your ability to restrain in the face of crisis even when you have the power to do things is maturity.”
Previous reports have indicated that Fubara and the team of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, have been engaged in a protracted battle.
Fubara pronounced himself as the winner of the state-shaking crisis earlier in January. He claimed that although those responsible for the situation wanted him removed, he remains in command.
Additionally, he declared that he would not stand by and let anyone or any group of individuals to attempt to undermine his government.
