Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed that he is still the duly elected governor of Rivers State, despite ongoing efforts by members of the State House of Assembly to impeach him.
The governor made the statement on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2026 NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament, where he addressed concerns surrounding the political tension in the state. Fubara assured residents and visitors that Rivers State remains peaceful and secure in spite of the unfolding crisis.
He noted that the successful hosting of the polo tournament was proof that his administration is functioning effectively and that the state is safe for both locals and international guests. According to him, the incident-free event sent a strong message to the world about stability in Rivers State.
Speaking at the event, Fubara said, “I’m here. I’m still the Governor of Rivers State, and we will continue to do what we promised the Rivers people that we would do.
“And I’m really happy that you had your tournament for one week, and the president, boldly telling the world that there was no incident; it shows that we are working and Rivers State is safe.
“That is the most important thing, and that is the basic responsibility of the government.”
CREEBHILLS reports that Rivers State has once again been thrown into political uncertainty following a renewed confrontation between Governor Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
