Rivers Gov Fubara Swears in 9 of Wike's Re-nominated Commissioners, Details Emerge
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara has indeed shown he has made peace with his predecessor and political boss, Nyesom Wike
- Fubara, on Friday, re-appointed the commissioners who were loyal to Wike after they earlier resigned from their positions due to the Rivers crisis
- The governor has urged the re-sworn commissioners to prioritise the well-being of the state over their interest
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Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Rivers state, Port-Harcourt - On Friday, January 26, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state swore in nine re-nominated commissioners, who had earlier resigned.
As reported by The Nation, the swearing-in ceremony was conducted at the state Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt.
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Why the commissioners resigned
The commissioners resigned to show their loyalty to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory minister (FCT) minister, in the heat of the political tussle between Wike and the governor, who was his preferred successor.
The feud between the governor and his predecessor, Wike, was about control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structure in the state. However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's peace deal addressed the political situation.
Commissioners get a new task
The new commissioners took the oaths at once, beginning from the oath of allegiance to the oath of office.
Governor Fubara congratulated the commissioners and urged them to do what was right for the state.
He said:
“I don’t think I have any charge for you. You have already read your charge to uphold the Constitution of the fed Republic of Nigeria. I urge you to do the right thing. I can see how heavy your hearts are. I don’t blame you. You were caught in the crossfire.”
Fubara speaks after Supreme Court verdict
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Siminalayi Fubara expressed his gratitude to God, President Tinubu and Nyesom Wike for his triumph at the Supreme Court.
The governor declared his resolve to remain committed to the purpose for which he was elected as governor, saying nothing would distract his governance.
Fubara restated his commitment to governance on Thursday while reacting to the Supreme Court's affirmation of his election as the governor of the state.
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