Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has issued a stern warning to local government chairmen in the state, cautioning them against inflicting harm on any individual.
During the inauguration of the Elele-Omoku Road construction on Thursday, Fubara emphasized his stance on political violence, asserting that perpetrators will face consequences for their actions.
Addressing the audience, Governor Fubara stated, “When we left Aleso the other day, some people went there and attacked our people. There is no need for it. Nobody has the monopoly of violence. I should even be the one who should come and shout that I will do this, I will do that, but I don’t need to do that because both sides belong to me.”
He directed his message particularly to the local government chairmen, urging them to conduct themselves responsibly during their tenure. “So, I am advising those people who call themselves local government chairmen, you have a few days in office, please conduct yourselves. Politics will come, politics will go – we will still live our lives.”
Fubara emphasized the gravity of the consequences for those who engage in violence, emphasizing, “Let anyone not deceive you; if you deliberately hurt anybody in the cause of expressing your useless support, nobody will forgive you, you will pay for it. So, I’m begging everyone, please conduct yourselves.”
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