Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state of accelerated growth and development now that the legal battles challenging his election are over.
Fubara, who disclosed this in a state-wide broadcast following the affirmation of his electoral victory by the Supreme Court on Thursday, dedicated his victory to God and the people of the state.
The governor described the litigation experience as a tortuous journey that validated the choice and confirmed the mandate given to him by the electorate.
“It is with great joy and total deference to the Almighty God that I address you after a tortuous legal journey following the governorship election in our state,” he said.
“With great nostalgia, I reflect on your trust and the absolute confidence you bestowed on us on that fateful March 18, 2023, when you gave us your mandate. Even with that overwhelming support, we had to go through litigation to validate your choice and confirm your mandate to us.
“We are deeply elated by the verdict of the Supreme Court of our dear nation, which has finally affirmed our victory. I owe this victory not to my efforts or our ingenuity but to God and to you, the good people of Rivers State.”
Fubara also thanked President Bola Tinubu for playing the role of a father in Rivers State, as well as all the leaders and well-meaning people of the state.
The governor said the Supreme Court ruling is an immense energizer to accelerate governance with an utmost sense of commitment for the benefit of all Rivers people, irrespective of political persuasion or ethnic affiliation.
“In this regard, what is important to us is the accelerated growth and development of our dear state. Now that the litigations are over, we call on the opposition political parties in the state to join hands with our government to build the Rivers State of our dreams.
“I extend the olive branch to my contenders and all others who withdrew their cases for the love of the state.
“I believe we are all Rivers people and by virtue of that brotherhood, let us therefore put aside our differences and bond together to build one indivisible and greater Rivers State that posterity will remember us for.”
Fubara assured that despite the challenges, his administration will continue to explore the path of peace as a sure foundation to lift the people out of poverty.
The governor vowed to achieve a greater Rivers State, continuing on the path taken in the last seven months of his administration.
“My administration has recorded remarkable achievements in the areas of human capital development, social investment engineering, infrastructural development, micro and macroeconomic advancement, and sustainable socioeconomic development across sectors.
“In addition, we have made substantial progress in infrastructure, housing, security, urban renewal development, and rural healthcare. We intend to sustain the tempo and expand the development net in the great ride to prosperity in our state.”
