I Won’t Be Power Drunk, Gov Fubara Promises Rivers People

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised that he would not allow the privileges and authorities of his office as governor get him power drunk.
Fubara, who made this declaration on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during the celebration of his 50th birthday with some elders of the state, said position of power will not change his humble disposition.
He said that rather than get power drunk he would commit himself to fulfilling the campaign promises he made to the people of Rivers State and transform the state to their dreams.
He said though he was not given to celebrating birthdays, seeing leaders of the state gather to celebrate him moved him to tears of joy.
“I want to say that I will still be the Fubara that you know; power will not change me. I will still make sure that what I hold dear in life remains, which is God and my respect for people. I will continue to maintain it.
“Power will come, power will go, but I will still remain the Fubara that you know. With your support, that Rivers State that we all yearn for, we will definitely, even if we don’t get it completely, we will put those things in place that will channel and drive us to that Rivers State with your support,” the governor said.
He further said that he would not do anything that would bring disgrace to himself or the state.
He declared, “This morning is a birthday morning. It is not a morning to discuss politics. It is a morning to say I am happy, I am 50 years, according to you. But the most important thing is: I am celebrating my Golden Jubilee. It means that I have joined the league of old men from today.”
A former Governor of Rivers State, Celestine Omehia, thanked God for installing Governor Fubara to deliver the state and its people from the hands of those bent on destroying Rivers State, saying Fubara has continued to prioritise the interest of the state.
Omehia pledged the continued support of Rivers people to ensure the success of his administration.
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, said kingmakers must learn how to give way for kings to reign and perform
He said Nigerians have come to admire and love the character of steel, fear and total trust in God that Governor Fubara has demonstrated, including forging unity, and inclusivity, which are evidence of his mandate as divine.
The elders later celebrated Fubara as The Liberator of Rivers People at 50. Later on, members of the State Executive Council; Local Government Council chairmen; Permanent Secretaries; Government House staff; Service Commanders; and many others visited the Governor to wish him a glorious birthday, and presented gifts to celebrate his Golden Jubilee birthday.