Rivers Gov Fubara vows to fight Wike, other detractors

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to detractors, pledging to resist any attempts to derail his administration’s mission to deliver progress and prosperity for the people of Rivers.

Speaking during the 2025 New Year State Banquet at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday night, Fubara made it clear that his government remains steadfast in safeguarding the state’s interests.

“We will ensure we protect the integrity of this state at all costs,” Fubara declared. “We won’t allow anybody to take this state for a ride. It doesn’t matter the approach I will use.”

Fubara credited Rivers’ enduring political stability to the influence of revered leaders, including former governors Dr. Peter Odili and Sir Celestine Omehia, alongside other notable figures like Sir Austin Opara, Senators John Azuta-Mbata and Lee Maeba, and Dr. Abiye Sekibo.

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“The beginning and the end of politics in this state is Sir Peter Odili. If he is sitting with us here, alongside these other distinguished leaders, who do detractors have with them? These are the true frontiers of Rivers State politics,” Fubara said, as noted in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.

The governor described 2024 as a year marked by challenges but also significant accomplishments.

“It was not an easy year, but we ended it on a high note. Our gains surpassed our losses. With your support, 2025 will be even better,” he said, expressing optimism for the year ahead.

Fubara reiterated his commitment to the *Rivers First* policy, promising to prioritize the welfare of the people despite distractions.

“We will continue to protect the lives of our people and provide essential services. Despite distractions, we remain focused on raising the bar of governance,” he asserted.

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