Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says he would fully implement all the peace resolutions entered into to broker peace between him and the Federal Capital Minister Nyesom Wike.
The Governor made the declaration in a statewide broadcast where he also reaffirmed his belief that no price is too high for peace to prevail in the state.
He said, “As a principal participant in the entire saga, I have taken some time to study the terms therein and have come to the conclusion that the peace pact is not as bad as it is being portrayed by those genuinely opposed to it.”
According to the governor, the pact though has brought about mixed reactions from people across the country, he said it is not a death sentence but a way towards lasting peace and stability in the state.
“Accordingly, I reaffirm my acceptance of the presidential peace proclamation and my commitment to implementing both the spirit and letters of the declaration in such a way and manner that will restore political stability to our dear state without compromising the collective interest of our people and our cherished and shared democratic values.
“Already, both parties have demonstrated some good faith in the implementation process with the withdrawal of the purported impeachment notice on their part, and the release of hitherto withheld allowances of the members of the state House of Assembly by the government,” he stated.
Fubara praised President Bola Tinubu for interning, saying the gesture reflects his deep affection for the state.
“Indeed, by this singular effort, our dear President has demonstrated that he loves Rivers State and cherishes nothing short of a reign of perfect peace in our state with his Presidential Peace Proclamation on the 18th of December 2023,” the governor noted.
Fubara, in his Christmas message, pleaded with the residents of the state to emulate the exemplary values of Jesus Christ, sighting the importance of selflessness, genuine love, and true forgiveness as outlined in his teachings.
“By the grace of God, 2024 will witness a speedy transformation of our State with the completion of most of our projects and programmes, such as sections of the Port Harcourt Ring Road, the Andoni section of the Unity Road, the Ahoada-Omoku Road, the Emohua-Degema Road, etc, and the commencement of many other laudable projects, both in infrastructure and human capital development, as outlined in our 2024 budget,” Fubara declared.
