Political Power Won’t Change Me, Fubara Assures Rivers People
Barikui Felix- Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state that he will not have the advantage of holding a very high political office to change him from what he is known for. Rather, he reassured that he would remain committed to the vows made to Rivers people to transform the state into a better place that they all yearn for.
Fubara, who turned 50 today (Tuesday), made the remark when some leaders, elders, and critical stakeholders in the state paid him a birthday visit at Government House in Port Harcourt. He noted that he had never subscribed to celebrating birthdays, but seeing leaders of the State gather to celebrate him pulled tears of joy from his eyes.
The Governor said: “I want to say that I will still be the Fubara that you know; power will not change me. I will still ensure that what I hold dear in life remains: God and my respect for people. I will continue to maintain it.
“Power will come, power will go, but I will remain the Fubara you know. With your support, that Rivers State that we all yearn for, we will, even if we don’t get it completely, put those things in place that will channel and drive us to that Rivers State with your support.”
He emphasized that he would not do anything or act in any manner that would disgrace himself or those who have made sacrifices for him and the state. Governor Fubara, on behalf of his wife, Lady Valerie, and family, expressed gratitude to God for divine grace and thanked all the leaders who made sacrifices to attend so early to wish him well.
“This morning is a birthday morning. It is not a morning to discuss politics. It is a morning to say I am happy; I am 50 years old, according to you. But the most important thing is that I am celebrating my Golden Jubilee. It means that I have joined the old men’s league from today.
“In his remark, one of the leaders, Sir Celestine Omehia, thanked God for installing Governor Fubara, whom he said has become a deliverer of the state and its people from the hands of those bent on destroying the state. He said he emphasized that it was worthwhile to celebrate Fubara on his 50th birthday because he has continued to prioritize the interest of the State and protect it. Omehia used the occasion to pledge the continued support of Rivers people to the success of Fubara’s administration.
