Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that the political crisis in the state is over, urging his supporters to unite behind all candidates presented by the Rainbow Coalition.
Speaking during an event in Rivers State, Fubara affirmed his support for the coalition and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging his loyalists to back every candidate contesting under the platform.
“I am supporting our Rainbow Coalition. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is our President, and he is the one we are supporting. The governorship candidate is the candidate I am supporting, and anybody who believes in me will support every candidate under the Rainbow Coalition,” he said.
The governor dismissed suggestions that he should delay aligning with the coalition, insisting that he had already made his decision.
“I am already in the family. I have returned to our family. Give your total support to the coalition. The time of war is over; it is now time for peace, and that peace will take us to another level,” Fubara stated.
He also ruled out participating in any activity capable of reigniting political divisions in Rivers State.
“I am not party to anything that will bring any form of disunity in this state. We have done what we need to do, and now we are moving forward,” he added.
Speaking on the Riven Medical Facility project, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring its successful execution after receiving assurances on its viability and delivery timeline.
Fubara disclosed that the first phase of the pharmaceutical factory is expected to be completed within three months, describing it as a strategic investment that will promote industrialisation, create jobs and position Rivers State as a hub for the production of medical consumables.
According to him, the project will stimulate economic activities, attract local and international patronage and encourage the establishment of complementary industries around the facility.
The governor pledged the state government’s full support for the investors and urged members of the host community to cooperate with the company to ensure the project’s success.
He also revealed that the state government is currently involved in litigation with several companies over claims exceeding ₦200 billion, stressing that his administration is determined to avoid contractual disputes that could discourage investors.
Fubara expressed optimism that the first phase of the project would be ready for commissioning within the next three months.
