“We Shall Overcome” – Governor Fubara Assures The People At Easter

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged Rivers citizens and residents to keep hope alive.

Despite  the State of emergency that swept him out office in the interim, the Governor also enjoined the people to continue to lend their support to the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

It will be recalled that the President had, on March 18, 2025, appointed Vice Admiral Ibok- Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, after proclaiming an initial six-month period of emergency rule.

The President also suspended Governor Fubara, his Deputy, and the members of the State House of Assembly.

But despite the widespread condemnations that have continued to trail the obviously unpopular action, as well as the growing agitation and restiveness within Rivers State, Governor Fubara expressed the hope of still delivering good governance to the people.

In an Esther message on Saturday, April 19, 2025, the suspended Governor enjoined the people never to despair nor allow the hardship or adversity to erode their love for, and closeness to God.

In the message which he  personally signed, Fubara called for genuine reconciliation, and unity among the people, as exemplified by Christ who devoted much time comforting the afflicted, feeding the poor, and healing the broken-hearted.

“It is time to reaffirm our shared belief that peace shall overcome war, and that even shattered dreams can find new life in the light of the resurrection.

“This season renews our confidence that nothing,  neither hardship nor adversity, nor even death, can separate us from the love of God in Christ. In Him, we remain victorious.

“I reiterate my unwavering commitment to delivering good governance to the resilient and dignified people of Rivers state.

“Therefore, I call on the good people of Rivers state to continue to support, and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of our dear President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while looking forward to a better tomorrow.

“Let us not lose sight of our collective strength. The transformation we all desire is achievable when we act together as one people under God, committed to peace, unity and progress”, Fubara stated.