The Supreme Council for Sim, a political group backing Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has robustly rejected calls for his resignation or impeachment. The group’s leaders sharply criticized remarks made by APC chieftain Tony Okocha, who had demanded that Governor Fubara step down or face impeachment, accusing him of mismanaging the state, flouting the law, and disrespecting President Bola Tinubu—a figure who previously intervened in Rivers State’s political crisis with an eight-point agenda.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!At a recent media briefing in Port Harcourt, the pro-Fubara group’s convener, Joshua Fubara, cautioned Okocha and his supporters against conflating the governor’s humility with weakness. “Had Governor Fubara adopted a confrontational approach like some political figures, the state would have been thrown into chaos,” Joshua Fubara asserted, adding that the performance of the governor should compel the Rivers people to consider a second term for him—a prospect the group is actively promoting.
Another leader of the group, Esezi Obilor-Rukani, dismissed the impeachment threats outright, insisting that Fubara has not committed any impeachable offense. Obilor-Rukani praised the governor for his integrity and humane approach in governance, highlighting significant achievements such as the long-overdue promotion of civil servants after eight years and the introduction of an ₦85,000 minimum wage. He further commended Fubara for his prudent management of state resources, which has led to substantial investments in road construction, healthcare, and education infrastructure.
Emphasizing the need for unity in line with the Supreme Court ruling, the pro-Fubara group urged all political factions to set aside differences and work together to propel the state forward. They called on the Rivers State House of Assembly to honor the governor’s invitation for dialogue before resuming legislative activities, contending that such discussions are essential to de-escalate tensions and foster mutual understanding among stakeholders.
