I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara

Newstrends reports that the political crisis in Rivers State followed the feud between Fubara and his predecessor, who is the current  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the control of politics and governance in the state.

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Their feud led to the  burning down of the state House of Assembly. The crisis equally led to the defection of some politicians in the state to other parties.

There are still efforts at resolving the crisis between Fubara and the FCT Minister.

But yesterday several speakers at the event referred to Fubara as “governor” and strongly criticised his suspension, calling for his immediate reinstatement.

But responding, Fubara said, “Do you even know if I want to go back there? My spirit has already left there.”

He said such comments were not likely to promote peace, describing them as the opinions of the speakers.

Fubara further warned that some of the actions taken by some of his supporters, though well-intended, had only worsened his situation.

He urged the attendees to focus on the tribute of Edwin Clark who lived a “selfless life” advocating for the Niger Delta region and not make it about politics.

“Not everything is by oshogbe,” he cautioned, hinting at his preference for a more strategic and less confrontational approach to the ongoing political crisis.

Fubara in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, after the event urged his supporters to t”one down their confrontational approach” to the state’s political situation and follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace by showing restraint.