- Says the Red Biro is still filled
By Kolawole Ojebisi
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that despite the schemes of his political adversaries he still has the whiphand in the state
Fubara expressed faith in the omnipotence of God to crush inveterate enemies of the state and its people.
The governor stated this at the crossover church service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town in the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Wednesday.
He raised a song, with the worshippers picking up the lines, and singing along: “At the mention of your name (God), every knee shall bow. At the mention of your name, every tongue confess. That you are Lord, you are Lord, you are King, you are King of kings.”
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi and sent to newsmen on Wednesday morning.
Fubara said the wordings of the song were not just consolatory but a charge to embolden the people to firm up their trust in God, who alone, can navigate the path to greater triumph in the New Year.
He said, “The Red Biro is still filled. It is still here with me. Every plan of the enemy will continue to crash,.”
The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Niger Delta, Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, who conducted the service, recalled the many challenges, including conspiracy, blackmail, attacks, economic hardship and ill-health and near hopeless situations experienced in 2024 but quickly added that those troubles never overwhelmed the brethren.
Oko-Jaja said God has given a new song of triumph to those who are grateful to Him for the marvellous works perfected in their lives, admonishing them that in the New Year, God will faithfully uphold, deliver and ensure that they continue to live victoriously.
He prayed for the peace, unity, progress and accelerated development of the State in line with the key targets of the State Government’s 2025 Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development.
Highlights of the service included Praise and Worship, Choir Ministration, which ushered in 2025 at midnight Tuesday with shouts of ‘Happy New Year’ rending the air.
Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been at loggerheads over the control of the political structure of the state.
The frosty relationship between the duo has factionalized lawmakers in the State Assembly and other political actors.
