Rivers Gov’ship: NUJ Hails Fubara Over S’ Court Victory 

The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on his affirmation by the Supreme Court as the duly elected Governor of the State during the March 18, 2023 governorship poll.
The NUJ, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Stanley Job Stanley and Secretary, Comrade Ike Wigodo, described the Supreme Court’s declaration as a confirmation of the people’s trust and mandate freely given to the governor.
The statement called on Governor Fubara to see his victory at the apex court as a worthy birthday present to him and the good people of Rivers State and urged him to be magnanimous in victory. Gov Fubara’s first birthday anniversary celebration as governor comes up on Sunday, 28th of January, 2024.
The NUJ urged the governor not to be distracted by political opponents but to focus on delivering good governance to the people of Rivers State.
The Union also advised the political opponents of the state Chief Executive to accept the Supreme Court’s judgement in good faith and join hands with the government to move the state forward.
“We urge the people of Rivers State, especially the political class, to put all that happened during and after the elections in the state behind them and support the Siminalayi Fubara-led government to succeed and make Rivers State a better place for all”, the statement added.          The NUJ assured Governor Fubara and his government of its unwavering support in moving the State forward.
It will be recalled that the Supreme Court, yesterday, dismissed the petition of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Pastor Tonye Cole, for lacking in merit.