In a recent televised address on Symfoni TV from 0:21, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara offered a passionate critique of politically driven project interruptions, highlighting the critical importance of public service over partisan revenge.
Speaking candidly about his administration’s approach to project development, Fubara explained that his team will only conduct project flag-offs when there is a substantive and meaningful purpose behind the initiative.
“We are not those people who believe in flag-offs,” Fubara stated emphatically. “If we have to do flag-offs, we must tell you the significance of that project.”
The governor illustrated his point with a specific example involving a road project connecting Rivers and Imo States. He revealed that the previous administration had deliberately halted the project’s completion due to political differences, effectively stopping construction “in front of the man’s gate.”
“Politics is not about being wicked, being vengeful—no, no, no, no,” Fubara emphasized. “It’s about service. It doesn’t matter where the person is.”
This pointed criticism appears to be a direct response to the previous administration led by Nyesom Wike, suggesting a significant shift in governance philosophy for the state.
Fubara’s statements underscore a commitment to inclusive development, transcending political boundaries and prioritizing the welfare of constituents regardless of their political affiliations.