Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis will ultimately strengthen them rather than weaken them.
Fubara made this remark while hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
Addressing the delegation, he encouraged them and his supporters to remain steadfast and trust in God’s plan.
“This season represents love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made great sacrifices through your prayers,” he said.
“As Christians, we believe everything happens for a purpose, and I strongly believe this situation is guiding us toward a greater one.”
Acknowledging the challenges posed by the crisis, Fubara suggested that it could be guided by higher forces.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to justice and equality, emphasizing his vision for a society free from oppression.
He assured the Muslim community that their pending requests would be addressed once the political situation stabilizes.
Encouraging patience, Fubara referenced a biblical analogy, saying, “If God could be patient with Noah, allowing even the snail to enter the Ark, then patience remains essential in our struggle.”
He also warned against those inciting violence, urging Rivers people to reject attempts to destabilize the state.
“Their goal is to create problems and deny people their livelihoods.
“We will not allow that. We will continue to operate peacefully and respect constituted authority to ensure Rivers remains a model for others in Nigeria.”
Representing the Muslim Ummah, Alhaji Nasir Awhelebe Uhor expressed unwavering support for Fubara, assuring him of their prayers and solidarity amid the crisis.
Uhor commended the governor’s commitment to inclusive governance, contrasting it with the previous administration’s stance of declaring Rivers a 100% Christian state.
He praised Fubara for recognizing the state’s Christian majority while fostering religious inclusivity.
Encouraging the governor to remain resolute, Uhor emphasized that challenges such as these align with Islamic teachings, where believers are tested through wealth, power, and authority.
He further urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstate Fubara’s full authority, arguing that the governor has continued to lead effectively despite the political turmoil.
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