Nelson Utip
Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State has assured residents that despite the new responsibilities and privileges that come with his position, he remains the same person.
In a statement, the Governor emphasized that he remains committed to fulfilling the promises he made to the people upon assuming office.
The Governor said this when some leaders, elders and critical stakeholders in the state paid him a solidarity visit on his 50th birthday at Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
The message was conveyed in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.
Fubara said that he is not keen on birthday celebrations but the visit of the elders and leaders of the state evokes emotions in him:
“I want to say that I will still be the Fubara that you know; power will not change me. I will still make sure that what I hold dear in life remains, which is God and my respect for people. I will continue to maintain it.
“Power will come, power will go, but I will still remain the Fubara that you know. With your support, that Rivers State that we all yearn for, we will definitely, even if we don’t get it completely, we will put those things in place that will channel and drive us to that Rivers State with your support.
“That is the only thing that I know I can assure you. I will not do anything, act in any manner that will bring disgrace to myself or to everyone of you that have decided and ready to sacrifice everything for us.
“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, according to you. But the most important thing is: I am celebrating my Golden Jubilee. It means that I have joined the league of the old men from today.” Fubara said.
One of these visitors, former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia was grateful to God for giving Fubara to the state at a time some people are playing God and bent on setting the state ablaze.
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus in his reaction said regardless of who a kingmaker is, as soon as the king is crowned, such person must give way to the king to perform his duties.
