Rivers Politicians Beware, ‘You Will Pay If You Hurt Anyone’ – Fubara Blows Hot

Politicians in Rivers state have been cautioned against using violence by the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who also promised to hold anybody responsible for any harm done to another person in the name of politics accountable.

Fubara gave the warning on Thursday during the flag-off of Elele-Omoku Road construction in the oil-rich South-South state.

He cautioned the state’s local government chairmen to behave properly and maintain peace till the conclusion of their term.

“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.

“So, I am advising those people who call themselves local government chairmen, you have a few days in office, please conduct yourselves. Politic will come, politics will go – we will still live our lives.

“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,” Fubara said.

The governor said he is the most abused person in the state but has remained calm in the face of serious provocations. He urged everyone to remain calm and allow peace to reign in the state.

“As a matter of fact, I am the most abused, ‘mumu governor wey no know wetin to do with power’, (sic). Is it not? Have I said anything? So, please just endure until when you finish you go your way, I don’t’ want any trouble,” he said. [CONTINUE READING HERE]