The political crisis has battered the state legislature and disrupted governance in the oil-rich state.
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“What you owe us is just one thing – continue to pray for us. Let us not lose focus because we know the devil is always at war to derail people in governance,” Governor Fubara told the congregants, which included Nigeria’s former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, and former Senate President and chairperson of PDP Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara.
Although the governor did not mention Mr Wike’s name, it is apparent that he was referring to the minister.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.Six months ago, the governor’s chief of staff, Edison Ehie, made a similar remark about the Rivers crisis.
He later resigned both as speaker and member of the assembly after President Bola Tinubu brokered a peace deal between Messrs Fubara and Wike. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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