If leaving this position is what I need or what is needed to bring more peace to the State, I will go – Fubara

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his readiness to step down from his position to maintain peace in the state, as disclosed during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT).

The political crisis between Fubara and former governor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified over the past two months due to political disagreements.

The power struggle escalated to a critical point, causing tension and anxiety until President Bola Tinubu intervened. Allegations surfaced that Wike demanded a portion of Rivers’ revenue, leading to a failed impeachment attempt on Fubara, which resulted in the bombing of the State House of Assembly complex, with Fubara being accused of masterminding the incident.

Subsequently, twenty-seven members of the State House of Assembly aligned with Wike defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a bid to impeach Fubara. Tinubu intervened to reconcile Wike and Fubara, but this action was perceived as placing Fubara at a disadvantage.

Nevertheless, Fubara emphasized that he is willing to make any sacrifice necessary for the success of the administration, expressing his concern for the well-being of the people of Rivers State who have made significant sacrifices.

He said: “No sacrifice would be too big for me to pay for the success of this administration. And the reason is 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 am not trying to say I want to be one man that will be there to decide the fate of all. No. But let Rivers State remain.

“My burden at that time was not the issue of all the drama, it is the issue of Rivers people who have made sacrifice, who are seeing opportunity, and it looks as if their hope has been dashed. They were the one I was worried about; what would be their fate, that was my trouble, it was 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 to come and take it. It’s not about me. People should know although definitely I am here, I will go but Rivers State will remain.

“I’m the governor, there are things I could have done and there would be total crisis but the ability to restrain in the face of crisis even when you have the power to do things is maturity.”