Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, has disassociated himself from a widely circulated video that accused his followers of being involved in the explosion of oil and gas installations in the state and a terrorist organization from the Niger Delta.
Through a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, the governor said that the video clips were malicious and fraudulent.
The villages in question have already rejected “any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains,” he said, referring to the purported events.
The governor’s spokesperson maintained that Fubara “has no link to any militant group, does not contemplate any such association, and has no reason to encourage any criminal group or elements, anywhere in the State or Niger Delta, to undertake any action inimical to the peace of the people or safety and security of oil and gas facilities, and by extension, the economy of the country.” The governor had stated at every public event that maintaining the peace in the state is of utmost importance to him and that he would pay any price to ensure and maintain peace in the state, since development and governance can only flourish in such an environment.
He cautioned those who advocate for violence and economic sabotage in the state to refrain from using the governor’s name and to “not take advantage of the current political situation to incite unrest in the State.”
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Bloggers and social media hirelings should also be warned to immediately halt their campaign to sow discord, chaos, and anarchy in the state, since their false posts and reports over the past few days have led to enough poor decisions that would hinder the state’s progress.
“These phony videos are intended to mislead the public and further damage the State’s reputation. Security agencies should take note of them, take all necessary measures to stop them, and hold those responsible accountable,” the statement continued.
