Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday promised that his government would remain firmly committed to serving Rivers people’s interests, following his dramatic return to the state capital.
Speaking after arriving at Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara described the rousing reception at the airport and on city streets as humbling and historic.
From Suspension to Solidarity
Fubara, suspended in March after a bitter standoff with the Rivers Assembly, was reinstated when President Bola Tinubu lifted emergency rule this week. His return drew jubilant crowds, who chanted, waved banners, and filled Port Harcourt roads in a show of defiance and loyalty.
“The massive reception was not just celebration, it was a reaffirmation of the bond between government and people,” he told supporters.
What Fubara Promised Next
The governor pledged to continue policies that had “made the people love us,” stressing his administration would not betray the trust shown. “We will, by the grace of God, continue to do those things that make you proud of this government,” he said.
He also announced a state broadcast scheduled for 6 pm, where he will address Rivers citizens and thank those who stood by him during the six-month emergency.
Why It Matters
Analysts say the warm reception consolidates Fubara’s legitimacy after months of federal takeover. But with unresolved rifts over cabinet slots and Assembly oversight, the real test lies in whether the goodwill translates into political stability.
All eyes now turn to Fubara’s evening broadcast — a speech expected to set the tone for his second act as Rivers governor.
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