Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has appealed to residents of the state to remain calm and law-abiding amid ongoing moves by the State House of Assembly to impeach him.
The governor made the call on Sunday during a church service held in Port Harcourt to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Addressing the congregation, Fubara expressed confidence that the political situation would be resolved, assuring the people that there was no cause for panic.
Explaining his silence since the impeachment process resurfaced, the governor said it was deliberate, stressing that his confidence and resilience are anchored in his faith in God.
He recalled remarks he made at the New Year banquet at Government House, noting that “dogs bark when they do not understand,” an apparent reference to his critics.
Fubara urged Rivers residents to conduct themselves peacefully and avoid actions that could further inflame tensions in the state, emphasizing that calm and restraint were necessary at a time of heightened political uncertainty.
Also speaking at the service, the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, echoed the governor’s message, calling on the public to act responsibly.
She aligned herself with the sermon of the Dean of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Blessing Eyinda, who reminded worshippers that every action would one day be remembered.
Professor Odu further appealed to Rivers people to continue praying for the administration, describing their prayers as a vital source of strength and guidance for the government as it navigates the current challenges.
