Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has admitted to feeling depressed over the ongoing political crisis in the state.
His statement comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which led to Fubara’s six-month suspension and the appointment of a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs.
The political crisis in Rivers State stemmed from the face-off between Fubara and his estranged political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
Addressing some Muslim faithful who came to pay him Sallah homage at his private residence, Fubara said: “We assumed that I might feel a bit depressed because of the situation, maybe because of what we are seeing but might not understand.
“But in everything, we have decided to give glory to the Almighty God, so in this season of sharing, love, sacrifice, I want you people to know that I key into your period of festivals.
“You have said it already that our dreams and vision for this state is the society that no man should be oppressed.
“It’s a very important virtue in the cause of this struggle, please be patient and don’t allow anybody to push you into any form of provocation.
“What they want is to destroy this state, what they want is to create problem, and deny you that means of livelihood that you have here and we will not allow it.
“We will continue to operate in a peaceful manner and continue to respect every constituted authority to ensure that this state remains the envy of every other state in Nigeria.”