Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on his supporters to remain calm amid the ongoing political face-off between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The governor made the appeal while speaking at the New Year banquet held on Thursday at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
Fubara said his administration was not distracted by the unfolding situation, stressing that calmness was a sign of understanding, not weakness.
“We are not making noise because we understand the situation,” the governor said, adding that those reacting loudly were doing so out of ignorance.
Drawing an analogy, he stated: “The only reason a dog barks is when it doesn’t understand. If a dog knows you, it doesn’t need to bark. When it starts barking, it is seeing something it doesn’t understand.”
He assured his supporters that his administration remains focused and fully prepared to deliver on its mandate, noting that all necessary structures were in place to ensure effective governance and a smooth political journey ahead.
“We are not barking because we understand. We know where we are going, and we have put everything needed in place to make the journey smooth,” Fubara added.
The remarks come amid heightened political tensions in Rivers State following the rift between the governor and his predecessor.