Fubara: I’m Not Desperate to Return, My Spirit Left Government House Long Ago
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is not desperate to return to office, stating clearly that his “spirit left the Government House long ago.” He made this known during a Night of Tributes held in honour of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, on Sunday in Port Harcourt.
Fubara acknowledged the massive support he has received from people across the state and beyond, noting that it is this loyalty and sacrifice from others that keeps him going. “If I had my way, I wouldn’t want to go back,” he said. “But many people, including the late Chief Clark, made sacrifices for me. That’s why I must stand by them.”
This was Fubara’s first public appearance since President Bola Tinubu suspended him from office and declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025.
He used the occasion to caution against turning the event into a political gathering. Some earlier speakers had made politically-charged remarks, prompting the governor to advise against misrepresenting the purpose of the tribute. “This event is about Pa Clark, not Sim Fubara,” he stressed. “Even though I respect the message from the bishop, today is not a day for political declarations.”
Fubara also spoke about the peace he has found outside office. “Just look at me—I’m healthier and more at peace. Honestly, I don’t even feel like going back. That place doesn’t define me anymore.”
He warned supporters against taking confrontational paths, urging them to embrace restraint and strategic calm. In a statement issued by his media aide, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara said some actions by supporters were not aligned with his own values and could worsen the political tension in the state.
Apostle Zilly Aggrey, who delivered the homily, called for reconciliation and unity, citing biblical verses to encourage political actors to act wisely. He praised both Wike and President Tinubu for their efforts in managing the crisis and urged further dialogue to restore peace.
The tribute drew several dignitaries, including former and current political leaders, academics, and religious figures, all gathered to honour Pa Clark’s legacy of justice, peace, and service to the Niger Delta and Nigeria.
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