Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals an ambush within a peace accord he signed, exposing betrayal by lawmakers aligned with Minister Wike.

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara disclosed on Wednesday that he felt ambushed by a peace accord he had signed with a faction of the state’s House of Assembly, revealing that some lawmakers he believed to be committed to peace were, in fact, conspiring against him.

Fubara made this revelation during a non-denominational thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt, marking one year since he survived an impeachment attempt on October 30, 2023, led by 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

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During the service, Fubara expressed disappointment, clarifying that the initiator of the peace accord, President Bola Tinubu, was not involved in the betrayal but that those who seemed sincere about resolving the crisis ultimately had ulterior motives.

Fubara explained that upon realising the deceit of those supporting the peace process, he decided to avoid playing into their hands.

He censured the pro-Wike lawmakers for breaching the agreement, describing their actions as fraudulent and in stark contrast to the honourable conduct they professed.

“We went to Abuja, and Mr President, recognising the importance of peace for Rivers State, outlined several conditions. We returned here and complied—immediately withdrawing our court cases. Yet, some individuals who claim to be ‘honourable’ fail to uphold even the simplest of agreements,” Fubara remarked.

The governor took the opportunity to thank prominent figures from Rivers and other allies who have stood by his administration, preventing what he described as an orchestrated plot to undermine his government.

He further shared his gratitude with his supporters, emphasising the challenges they overcame together in the past year.

Reflecting on the one-year milestone, Fubara stated, “They said we wouldn’t last a week. Yet here we are, one year strong.

They said local governments wouldn’t function, yet we have local government chairmen today. They anticipated resignations among commissioners, yet we now have more than 23 commissioners in service.”

Governor Fubara highlighted the numerous ongoing projects that are benefiting Rivers people, attributing the accomplishments to his administration’s commitment to transparency and prudent resource management.

Recently, Rivers State received praise from an external body for its accountability, a recognition Fubara cited as proof of his administration’s integrity.

The governor also reassured his opponents of his resolve to uphold his duties, pledging to continue supporting contractors, workers, and local government councils.

In closing, he asked rhetorically, “Who is the winner now?” adding that his administration’s success stands in contrast to the detractors’ expectation of failure.

Fubara reiterated his commitment to fostering peace in Rivers State, thanking his supporters for their resilience and dedication to the state’s future stability.