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WE’RE IN HIGH SPIRITS – RIVERS GOVERNOR, FUBARA ADDRESSES SUPPORTERS

May 23, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said his administration is full of positive energy despite his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress, APC primary election.

The governor had prior to the APC primary, announced his withdrawal, citing growing political tension in the state.

His decision triggered mixed reactions amongst his supporters as some expressed disappointment while others affirmed the necessity of the governor’s decision.

Addressing the supporters while inspecting an ongoing project on Friday, Fubara said he is in a high spirit.

He also assured residents of the state that all ongoing projects would continue and be completed despite the unfavorable political events in the state.

“We want to assure our people that notwithstanding the situation, every work that we have started will continue and be completed.

“We are in high spirits and like I always say, Rivers first”, he said.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.