By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that he chose to appear weak in the political crisis that enveloped his state in the interest of peace.
Fubara, however, urged his supporters to continue to believe in him despite the current political situation in the state.
According to a statement in Port Harcourt, the governor made the call on Friday night while receiving the Man of the Year 2025 award from New Telegraph at a ceremony held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Fubara acknowledged that those who stood by him have endured “special pain”, encouraging them to remain steadfast.
He said, “Today for me is a very special day, and also special for everyone who has believed in me. And I know for believing in me you have a share of special pain,” he said.
Fubara explained that his calm and non-aggressive posture amid the political turbulence in Rivers State was deliberate and strategic.
He said, “I chose for a lot of reasons to be weak. Weak because I want peace. Weak because I need to also protect those things that are dear not just to me but to our dear nation.’
The governor described the perceived weakness as a virtue that would yield results at the right time and reiterated his call for continued support.
“Continue to believe in what you believe in. Weakness is a virtue. It pays at the right time,” he added.
Veteran journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, presented the award, supported by the Chairman of the Board of New Telegraph, Orji Uzor Kalu, and the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal.
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