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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has apologised to the people of the state over the recent political crisis in the state.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Saturday, Fubara described the crisis as \u201cregrettable anxieties.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, it was important to make sacrifices for peace to reign.<\/p>\n

Fubara addressed the bombing of the state House of Assembly complex and the division among lawmakers.<\/p>\n

The governor also expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the rift with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.<\/p>\n

The statement reads, \u201cMy dear good people of Rivers State, I consider it necessary to issue this press statement on the developments of the past few days in our dear state<\/p>\n

\u201cLate on Sunday, October 29, 2023, I was inundated with reports that the hallowed chamber of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been gutted by fire. The blaze was successfully put out by the fire service, after which security agencies took control of the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy visit to the assembly complex on Monday, October 30, 2023, was to assess the level of damage and undertake remedial measures to protect lives and property within the assembly complex. I charged the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and report it to me.<\/p>\n

\u201cShortly after, I got reports that the state House of Assembly had broken into two factions: one claiming to have impeached and suspended the House Leader and three others preparatory to initiating an impeachment action against me, and the other rival faction impeaching the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, thus sparking off some form of political crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, for his fatherly intervention, which opened a series of communication channels to facilitate the timely resolution of the festering crises. I wish to also thank our elders who are currently intervening in the matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fubara added, \u201cLet me clearly state that my actions are aimed at restoring peace and stability in our state. I am a man of peace and as governor, the advancement of our state is my primary concern.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsequently, no sacrifice is too much for me to make to achieve this objective. Furthermore, as leaders, it is the collective responsibility of the immediate past governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and my humble self, to leverage our positions and influences within and outside the state to advance the progress, security and well-being of our people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must, therefore, not allow circumstances that could retard all efforts at achieving greatness for our people to prevail.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn our part, we are always willing and ready to embrace the path to lasting peace and tranquility with a commitment to consummating all efforts and initiatives by Mr. President and other well-meaning Nigerians, including my brother governors and the elders.<\/p>\n

\u201cI assure the people of Rivers State that peace will certainly prevail and we shall continue to work together to advance the peace, security and progress of our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has apologised to the people of the state over the recent political crisis in the state. In a statement on Saturday, Fubara described the crisis as \u201cregrettable anxieties.\u201d According to him, it was important to make sacrifices for peace to reign. 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