Rivers Crisis Takes A New Twist As Gov Fubara Vows Never To Worship Wike

A new twist has emerged in the political crisis rocking Rivers State as Governor Siminalayi Fubara has firmly stated that he will not worship the immediate past Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, solely because Wike played a role in his ascension to the governorship.

The Governor made this assertion during a meeting with a delegation from Bayelsa State comprising political and traditional leaders, headed by former Bayelsa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday.

Fubara emphasized the importance of recognizing divine authority over human assistance, stating, “God can do anything He wants to do when He wants to do it. It is only for us to realize that. God will not come down from Heaven but will pass through one man or woman to achieve His purpose. So, for that reason, when we act, we act as humans; human vessels that God has used, and not seeing yourself as God. I want to say this clearly that we appreciate the role our leaders, most especially the immediate past governor, played. But that is not enough for me to worship a human being. I can’t do that.”

Regarding efforts to resolve political tensions that arose in the state last year, Fubara noted his participation in numerous reconciliation meetings, which unfortunately did not yield favorable outcomes due to the other party’s resistance.

He expressed his commitment to peaceful resolution and emphasized his reluctance to engage in destructive conflicts that would hinder the state’s progress. Fubara underscored his dedication to continuing the developmental work initiated by past leaders, particularly the immediate past Governor, upon assuming office.

Fubara reiterated his stance on prioritizing peace over political strife, stating, “But it is a bad thing when the problem that ought not to be anything, becomes something, and in fact, gets out of the bedroom to the sitting room and to the compound. That is the case of Rivers State today.”

He concluded by affirming his determination to uphold a conducive environment for development, saying, “And because our intention for Rivers State is to build on the foundation that had been laid by our past leaders, it will be wrong for me to take the path of promoting the crisis. That is why we are still recording the development that you are hearing around Rivers State.”