Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has admonished Rivers individuals to hold out their political enterprise with all sense of duty.
He has additionally said that the enterprise of politics shouldn’t degenerate to the extent of killings and destruction of presidency amenities constructed with taxpayers’ cash.
He stated he would go away workplace when his time comes.
Fubara made the assertion when he visited the Ikwerre Native Authorities Council Secretariat, Isiokpo, to see for himself the extent of injury after the council was set ablaze by political thugs and in addition assess the impression of the harm triggered.
This was contained in an announcement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt on Monday and despatched to newsmen.
The governor visited the scene of the incident upon arrival from Akwa Ibom State the place he joined different South-South Governors and members of the Nigerian Governors’ Discussion board to sympathise with Governor Umo Eno on the demise of his spouse, Pastor, Endurance.
He expressed disappointment over the incident on the council, questioning the rationale why the Secretariat constructed by the instant previous chairman of the council that may function a legacy undertaking is being destroyed due to politics.
He stated, ” I really feel very unhappy seeing what has simply occurred on this council. I need to say this to all the Rivers State: In case you are known as upon, play your politics with a way of duty. We don’t have to kill ourselves. My time will come, and I’ll go away; do I have to burn the Authorities Home?
“This cuncil secretariat was constructed by the instant previous chairman, and for me, we all know the historical past of this council, how he sought funds, and the way it was executed. That is presupposed to be a legacy undertaking for him that whoever goes to return after now will proceed to keep in mind that at a sure time, sure individuals constructed this for the LGA. However, have a look at what we’re seeing right here at the moment. Should we go low in politics?”
Fubara expressed disappointment that sponsored brokers and enemies of Rivers used the chance of the withdrawal of police by the Inspector Normal of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, to unleash terror on the councils.
The governor expressed dismay that funds that may have been deployed to develop the councils will now be used to rehabilitate the councils to the detriment of the individuals, advising Rivers individuals to at all times act responsibly in all they do, no matter the extent of provocation.
He stated, “There was an election on Saturday, and the brand new council chairmen have been inaugurated yesterday (Sunday). We’re conscious of the boasting that they might not be allowed to entry the secretariats. And we have been blissful within the early hours of this morning when the Inspector Normal of Police directed his males to vacate the premises for straightforward entry for the newly elected officers to renew workplace; and instantly, they took benefit of that area to destroy authorities amenities.
“Who’s the loser? The brand new council chairmen which are coming in, the funds that may be utilized to different issues would now be used to repair this place. Are we not performing as irresponsible individuals? That is an act of duty! Even when one advises you to go and destroy a authorities facility, are you not presupposed to assume twice?
“Everyone knows the place that is coming from. That’s the reality. Everyone is aware of that this isn’t from my supporters. However, I go away all to the safety businesses to do an intensive work, and tell us the individuals which are behind this assault on the establishments of democracy,” he added.
