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Fubara speaks on Rivers’ political crisis, says ‘I’ll emerge victorious’

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Fubara also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support, saying their decision to back him made him stronger

By Kehinde Okeowo

Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara has reiterated that he would emerge victorious in the ongoing political battle in his state. 

He made this known during the Christmas Ballad hosted by a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Wike (left), Fubara (right)
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Speaking via a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara noted he would win the political tussle because God is on his side. 

He also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support, saying their decision to back him made him stronger. 

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Addressing the crowd at the event, Fubara said, “I get stronger in this course every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people.

“So, it is not me being strong. My strength is drawn from every one of you who is here. You gave me encouragement; you did the work for me; you made the calls for me. So, why won’t I stand up for you?

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“But we also believe strongly that the ultimate game changer, the ultimate liberator, and the ultimate fighter still remains God Almighty. And because we have Him on our side, victory is assured.”

TheNiche had earlier reported that the immediate past governor of River State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike and his political godson, Fubara fell out after the latter succeeded the former as governor of the state. 

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