The suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has made a bold declaration amid the ongoing political crisis in the state, stating that "no king lasts forever" and expressing confidence that victory will eventually return to him.

Speaking at a gathering in Bonny, Fubara maintained a defiant stance despite his current suspension from office. "Everybody will not appreciate your style but when you know that what you are doing is right, you are sure that in 25 to 30 years, if placed in any box and you are asked a question, you can defend your action, that's what makes you a man," he stated.

The suspended governor emphasized the temporary nature of power, saying, "No king lives forever, that's the truth and no authority lasts forever, but what is important is that within the period that you are in power or when you reigned, I wished you did wonderful things that would speak forever."

Standing Firm Amid Political Turmoil

Addressing accusations leveled against him, Fubara remained resolute: "Some people accused me about a lot of things but the truth about it is that I can't be what I'm not or who I am."

He encouraged his supporters to remain steadfast during this challenging period. "And for our people, just be strong – at times, you need to lose to win – for me and anybody who believes in me, I have never considered myself losing anything. It's when you attach life to things that it bothers you," Fubara remarked.

The governor expressed optimism about his political future, stating, "I know that at the end of the day, our winning will come to us because we are standing on a solid rock."

Background of the Rivers Crisis

Fubara was suspended in March after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. The President subsequently appointed a Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, to govern the state during Fubara's six-month suspension period.

The emergency rule and Fubara's suspension resulted from the political crisis that erupted following a confrontation between Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Since his suspension, Fubara has met twice with President Tinubu and Wike in efforts to seek reconciliation and resolve the ongoing political impasse in Rivers State.

The N1.48 trillion 2025 budget for Rivers State reportedly targets Fubara's return, according to statements made by Ibas to federal lawmakers.

However, the Rivers APC chairman, Okocha, has claimed that Fubara has not initiated any concrete steps toward achieving peace in the state.

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