Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appealed for calm across the state amid the impeachment proceedings initiated against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, by the State House of Assembly.
The Governor made the appeal during a church service held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt.
Fubara called on residents to stay calm despite what he described as threats from lawmakers, assuring the people that the situation would eventually be resolved.
He explained that his choice to remain quiet in the midst of distractions was intentional, stating that his strength comes from his faith in God.
Recalling his comments at the New Year banquet held at the Government House, the Governor reiterated that “dogs bark when they do not understand.”
Speaking briefly, Fubara said, “I said something that dogs bark when they don’t understand. Now, see, a lot of you don’t understand, and that’s the reason why I don’t shout, I don’t complain. I know what I have.
“I know that I have what is supreme, and that is God. So, I want everyone to be relaxed. What is important is peace for these dear states, and we’ll get it by the special name of God.”
In her remarks, the Deputy Governor, Odu, thanked worshippers for attending the church service to mark the remembrance event.
Odu urged those present to conduct themselves properly, in line with the message delivered by the Dean of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Blessing Eyinda, who emphasised in his sermon that every action would be remembered at some point.
She also appealed to the people of the state to continue praying for the administration, describing such prayers as the foundation sustaining the government.
