The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed that now that the legal challenges to his elections have been resolved, the people of the state can anticipate a swift pace of growth and development.
Fubara made these remarks in a statewide broadcast on Friday morning, following the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s confirmation of his electoral victory on Thursday.
Expressing gratitude to God for the triumph, Fubara dedicated his success to both God and the citizens of Rivers State.
He acknowledged that the legal challenges had been a challenging journey but emphasized that it ultimately validated the electorate’s choice and confirmed the mandate freely bestowed upon him.
The governor stated, “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.
“It is 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 confirmation of 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 you the good people of Rivers State.”
Fubara expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, recognizing his paternal role in Rivers State, as well as extending appreciation to all leaders and conscientious individuals of the state.
The governor emphasized that the Supreme Court’s verdict serves as a tremendous catalyst, fueling an accelerated approach to governance with unwavering commitment for the well-being of all Rivers residents, regardless of their political affiliations or ethnic backgrounds.
He further said, “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 went through the hog and or who withdrew their cases for the love of the State.
“I believe we are all Rivers people and by 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.”
Governor Fubara assured that despite the challenges, his administration will continue to explore the path of peace as a sure foundation upon which to pull the people out of poverty.
As the governor of the State, Sir Fubara 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 some substantial progress in infrastructure, housing, security, urban renewal development as well as rural healthcare. We intend to sustain the tempo and expand the development net in the great ride to prosperity in our State”, Fubara submitted.