Peace Pact Not A Death Sentence, I’II Implement It – Fubara

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday, pledged to fully implement the comprehensive presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Fubara in a statewide broadcast, reaffirmed his belief that no price is too high for peace to prevail in the region, adding that that peace pact was not as bad as it is being portrayed by some people.

He said, “As a principal participant in the entire saga, I have taken some time to study the terms therein and have come to the conclusion that the peace pact is not as bad as it is being portrayed by those genuinely opposed to it.”

The Governor who said the peace pact, which came with mixed reactions from people is not a death sentence but a way towards lasting peace and stability in the state, thanked President Bola Tinubu for his intervention.

He added, “Accordingly, I reaffirm my acceptance of the presidential peace proclamation and my commitment to implementing both the spirit and letters of the declaration in such a way and manner that will restore political stability to our dear state without compromising the collective interest of our people and our cherished and shared democratic values.

“Already, both parties have demonstrated some good faith in the implementation process with the withdrawal of the purported impeachment notice on their part, and the release of hitherto withheld allowances of the members of the state House of Assembly by the government.

“Indeed, by this singular effort, our dear President has demonstrated that he loves Rivers State and cherishes nothing short of a reign of perfect peace in our state with his Presidential Peace Proclamation on the 18th of December 2023.”