Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has fired back at allegations made by Dr. George Nwaeke, the former Head of Service, calling them “false, misleading, and politically motivated”.
Nwaeke had accused Fubara of supporting 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 “laughable and baseless,” questioning how Nwaeke, as a civil servant, 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.
The governor vehemently denied holding any meetings with militants or criminal groups to destabilize the state, emphasizing his commitment to peace and stability.
Fubara alleged that Nwaeke had been compromised and was making these accusations to serve the interests of those attempting to discredit his administration and undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s peace process.
Fubara urged Nigerians and the people of Rivers State to disregard Nwaeke’s allegations, viewing them as a desperate attempt to disrupt ongoing peace efforts.
