by Ashraf Oluwatobiloba, Kaduna.
PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations made against him by former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing them as false, misleading, and politically motivated.
In a statement released on Saturday, Fubara reacted to claims aired on Channels Television a day earlier, where Nwaeke accused him of backing Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s rumored 2027 presidential bid and conspiring with militants to attack oil pipelines and national assets in Rivers State.
Fubara dismissed the accusations as baseless, questioning how a civil servant like Nwaeke would have access to high-level political discussions. He clarified that Bala Mohammed’s visit to Rivers State was public knowledge, given his role as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, and there was no secret agenda.
“It is ludicrous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and national assets,” Fubara stated. “At no time did I hold any meeting with militants or criminal groups to destabilize the state. I have consistently preached peace, even in the face of provocations.”
The governor alleged that Nwaeke was acting on behalf of those trying to discredit his administration and undermine the peace process initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I call on all well-meaning Nigerians and the good people of Rivers State to disregard everything said by Dr. Nwaeke,” Fubara stated, dismissing the accusations as a desperate attempt to disrupt ongoing peace efforts.
The allegations have further intensified political tensions in Rivers State, as observers closely watch developments surrounding the state’s governance and stability.
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