International multi-media journalist Donu Kogbara has voiced strong disappointment over remarks made by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara during a recent tribute event for the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Kogbara said she and many others felt deeply hurt and betrayed by the governor’s controversial statement that his “spirit has left the Government House.”
“Well, many of us felt betrayed. I honestly felt as if someone had given me a kick in the stomach. I said so. At the time, several people contacted me and said, ‘What did he say?. Did he really say that?’” Kogbara recounted.
The event which was meant to honor the legacy of Chief Edwin Clark, a revered nationalist and Ijaw leader took a dramatic turn when Governor Fubara used the platform to express his frustrations with the political climate in Rivers State. His statement has since stirred mixed reactions among political observers and members of the Niger Delta community.
Kogbara, who knew Clark personally and has covered Nigerian politics extensively said the timing and content of the governor’s speech were highly inappropriate. She noted that many of Clark’s followers were stunned by what they saw as a public display of disillusionment at a time of mourning and tribute.
“This was a solemn moment to celebrate the life of an icon. For the governor to insert personal grievances into that setting was not just disappointing, it was a betrayal of the values Chief Clark stood for,” Kogbara added.
The backlash highlights growing unease within Rivers State’s political circles, as Fubara’s comments continue to spark debate over leadership and loyalty in the region.
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