By Abiola Olawale
In a heartfelt Easter message, suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on the people of Rivers State to embrace reconciliation, unity, and continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Despite his recent suspension amid the state’s political crisis, Fubara reiterated his commitment to delivering good governance and fostering peace during the sacred season of Easter.
Fubara stated this in his Easter message contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Fubara emphasized the significance of Easter as a time for healing and collective strength.
The suspended governor urged Rivers State residents to align with Tinubu’s vision for a better Nigeria.
The statement reads in part: “Easter is a sacred season of reconciliation and unity. It is a time when the peace of Christ dwells richly in our hearts, restoring relationships, comforting the afflicted, feeding the hungry, and healing the brokenhearted.
“It is a time to reaffirm our shared belief that peace shall overcome war and that even shattered dreams can find new life in the light of the resurrection.
“This season renews our confidence that nothing — neither hardship, nor adversity, nor even death — can separate us from the love of God in Christ. In Him, we remain victorious.
“I reiterate my unwavering commitment to delivering good governance to the resilient and dignified people of Rivers State.
“Therefore, I call on the good people of Rivers State to continue to support and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of our dear President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while looking forward to a better tomorrow.
“Let us not lose sight of our collective strength. The transformation we all desire is achievable when we act together as one people under God, committed to peace, unity, and progress.
“May the Risen Christ bless every home in Rivers State and beyond with peace, love, good health, and renewed strength as we continue our journey to a greater future. Happy Easter to you all.”
Fubara’s message comes weeks after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, suspending him, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state’s House of Assembly for six months.
The President then proceeded to appoint Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the sole administrator to manage the state’s affairs, citing political unrest and pipeline vandalism as reasons for the emergency rule.
