Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged residents to consider the lessons of the six-month emergency rule, emphasizing that “the costliest peace is cheaper than the cheapest war.”
Fubara recalled the hardships the state encountered under President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule, which was implemented on March 18, 2025, in response to a protracted political crisis.
He stated that he fully cooperated with federal authorities and rejected pressure to dispute the validity of the suspension of democratic institutions, putting Rivers State’s peace, stability, and progress first.
“The last six months have been enormously challenging, but they have taught us valuable lessons about unity, patience, and the importance of dialogue. Nothing has been irretrievably lost; there remains ample opportunity for necessary adjustments, continued reconciliation, and inclusiveness,” Fubara said.
The governor also urged political leaders, stakeholders, and residents to see this as a new beginning, cautioning against further division.
“Let us rise above bitterness and channel our energies into rebuilding trust, fostering inclusiveness, and securing a peaceful and prosperous state for all,” he said.
