Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his political detractors have been defeated, asserting that those who previously distracted him from his duties now “sleep with both eyes open.”
He made these remarks while receiving the national and state leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, May 16.
Fubara expressed satisfaction with the support pledged by the IYC, urging the Ijaw Nation to participate in the celebration of Isaac Adaka Boro Day and the “ongoing liberation” being experienced in Rivers State.
He emphasized that Boro stood for equity, justice, and fair play, fighting for the liberation of the Ijaw people and their clans.
Fubara stated, “Because he [Boro] stood for that unique thing, even after his death, we still celebrate him because he was a liberator.
“Every Rivers man, it doesn’t matter whether you are Ijaw or upland, the most important thing is that every genuine Rivers man must be a liberator.
“And I’m happy that you have come here today. I have also received you because we have one common purpose: to liberate our dear State. We are not going back on that,” he added.
The governor’s comments come in the context of a political rift with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now the Federal Capital Territory minister, over alleged resource and power control issues in the state.
This feud has resulted in multiple attacks and counterattacks between their supporters.
Addressing the IYC delegation, Fubara noted that the crisis aimed at disrupting his first-year anniversary in office had been overcome.
Fubara further stated, “I am happy that you’ve told me this morning that when I call on you, you will respond. But there is nothing to call on you for. Because we have already defeated them.
“By the special grace of God, what they thought that they would have done to us while we were celebrating our one year in office, they are the ones sleeping with their two eyes open. It shows that we have the Ijaw blood. And what is that blood: it is the blood of action; less talk, more action,” he added.
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