Fubara: Rivers Monarch Was Imprisoned For Four Months For Aiding Me

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is guided by the commitment to deliver projects that are strategic and significant towards improving the lives of people in the state on an enduring scale.

The Governor made the explanation during the inauguration of the remodelled Government Girls’ Secondary School in Ahoada Town, Ahoada East Local Government Area on Friday.

At the event, Governor Fubara was conferred with the traditional title of Eze Yawe Ugo of Ekpeye land (The King who brings happiness and joy to Ekpeye land) by the Ekpeye Council of Traditional Rulers.

The Governor stated that he inherited the school project when he assumed office on May 29, 2024, and decided to continue with the three contractors because education issue was a top priority in his administration.

He said that the investment made would definitely translate into providing quality educational training for the girl-child in the area to become bold, resourceful and responsible citizens.

Governor Fubara expressed appreciation to Ekpeye people for their unalloyed support to his administration in the face of harassment and intimidation.

He said that some of their traditional rulers: Eze Ekpeye Logbo, His Imperial Majesty, Eze Kelvin Anugwo, and Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi were harassed and arrested while the Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr Edison Ehie, was declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force on trumped up charges.

“When the Eze Ekpeye was talking, a lot of you didn’t understand what happened. Because of their support for me, he was arrested, charged on false accusations. He stayed in police custody for more than four months; himself and Cassidy,” Governor Fubara stated.

He promised to grant the request made by the Eze Ekpeye Logbo and other traditional rulers to recognise some designated traditional stools.

He also said that when he drove on the access road during project inspection tour, he decided to reconstruct the road, which has started, and assured that with availability of funds, the remaining 1km and the bridge will be attended to.

Governor Fubara said the contract for the internal roads would be revoked and re-awarded to a competent contractor who would deliver the project in line with the mantra of the administration.