Suspected Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said there is no sacrifice too big for the peace, stability, and progress of the state.
Fubara, who said this while addressing his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, reassured them that every step he has taken, including the recent reconciliation with his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was done with their collective interest in mind.
While acknowledging the anxiety and disappointment felt by many of his loyalists following the peace deal, the governor insisted that difficult times call for difficult decisions and concessions.
According to him, the reconciliation process was not a solo decision, pointing out that at every stage, consultations were held with key stakeholders and trusted allies within his political family.
The suspended governor further said that the new political realities may be painful for some to accept, particularly for those who have stood firmly with him through the turbulence, stressing that the larger goal remains the peace and stability of Rivers State.
Governor Fubara also lamented the impact the political crisis has had on governance, pointing out that several development projects across the state have suffered delays.
He, however, expressed optimism that with the reconciliation process in motion, the pace of project implementation would soon pick up.
