I Have Successfully Defended My Right To Govern Rivers – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that his administration inherited 34 uncompleted projects, valued at over N225. 279bn spread across 13 local government areas of the state.

Fubara added that under his watch, the state government awarded nine new road projects, valued at N534.332bn.

This is even as he described as vicious and existential, the political crisis that was waged against his administration, barely three months after take-off on May 29, 2023.

The governor promised all that the worst was over because his administration had successfully defended the rights and privileges to govern the state and advance its progress in liberty and freedom without compromise.

Fubara said these while presenting an account of stewardship and scorecard to mark the first anniversary of his administration in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Wednesday.

The governor said, “We started this journey with a bang. We were focused. We were determined to make the change we promised with a sense of urgency.

“But then, somehow, we suddenly found ourselves in the cesspit of crisis barely three months into our tenure. It was not just an ordinary political crisis. It was a vicious existential crisis.

“But thank goodness, the worst is over. We have successfully defended our rights and opportunity to govern our state and advance its progress in freedom, and we will continue to prevail.”

Fubara added that since then, a lot has changed in the political landscape, adding that he remains committed to the covenant taken a year ago to put Rivers State first, defend her interest, and ensure that the people get the dividends of democracy and good governance.

He added, “For us, any government worth its name must be accountable, responsive, and responsible for the security and well-being of the people.

“Having managed the affairs of our state for one year, including dispensing public resources, it is only proper that we render account with a public presentation of our performance record.

“I am, therefore, pleased to stand before you to present our scorecard for the first year we have been in office as the Executive arm of the Government of Rivers State.”