Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for calm among the people of the state amid the ongoing impeachment process initiated by the State House of Assembly.
Fubara made the call during a church service held to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, assuring residents that everything would be fine.
The governor explained that his decision to remain silent in the face of distractions was deliberate, noting that he draws strength from his faith in God.
He said, “The reason why I don’t complain is that I know who I know who I am, I have what is supreme and that is God.
“So I want everyone to be relaxed. What is important is peace for this dear state and we will get it by the special grace of God.”
Recalling his remarks at the New Year banquet held at Government House, the governor said that “dogs bark when they do not understand.”
He made the comments briefly before inviting his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, whom he had earlier assigned to read the first lesson at the service, to address the congregation.
In her remarks, the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, thanked attendees for their presence at the church service.
Odu urged everyone to maintain good conduct, in line with the admonition of the Dean of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Blessing Eyinda, who stressed during his sermon that every action would be remembered at one time or another.
She also appealed to the people to continue upholding the administration in prayer, describing such support as the pillar sustaining the government.