Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described his fallout with his estranged godfather and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike as the source of his freedom in administering the state.
He said the ‘fight’ gives him freedom in governing Rivers State, noting that God allowed the political crisis in the state to happen.
Speaking during a visit by the Anglican Communion by Primate Henry Ndukauba to the Government House, Port Harcourt, Fubara noted that “God has a way of doing his things. Maybe if we had got peace, I wouldn’t be enjoying the freedom that I am enjoying today.
“When the crisis started, as a man of God who believes that the two main parties (Fubara and his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike) are people from his communion, he made several phone calls and booked several appointments but none of them was granted to him.”
“So at times, God will be saying let the trouble be there so that there will be peace. But that is not to say that we encourage trouble. Peace remains the best thing, both internally and externally because it attracts development.”
The governor expressed happiness that the Diocese was holding its Standing Committee Meeting in Rivers State at a time when his government needed prayers to keep functioning.
He said Bond of Peace which is the theme of the meeting, was apt as daily events and occurrences indicated that peace was urgently needed in the country.
In his speech, Primate Ndukauba said, “Despite the challenges that you are facing, we thank God that you have kept focus and you are executing the things that you needed to do as the executive governor of this state.”
