You’ve Shown Courage Defending Rivers Interest, Gov Fubara Tells Sen Mbata At 65

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has described Senator John Azuta Mbata, who previously represented Rivers East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, as an amazing and outstanding leader who had not shied away standing on the side of truth in defence of Rivers State.
Governor Fubara made the remark when he paid a visit to Senator Mbata, who hosted the governor and some leaders of the state on his 65th birthday on Friday.
The governor said it takes a man of integrity and love for the state to stand on the path of truth, describing Senator Mbata as one such because of his love for the continual progress of Rivers State. Senator Mbata has become a major pillar of support for the governor in the face of the ongoing political struggle between him and his former boss, Nyesom Wike.
Fubara expressed deep appreciation to the elder statesman: “As we join to mark this day with you, I want you to know that we appreciate your support for us. It takes a man who has integrity, not the one that will hear when people are talking publicly, but the real one to stand on the path of truth, and you have shown it in this state. We appreciate that.