Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has urged calm, citing the state’s current challenging circumstances.
According to Fubara, a calm environment would allow his government to make significant progress.
The governor’s remarks were made in the context of the political unrest in the state caused by the conflict between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
He said his administration can’t achieve any progress in a violent atmosphere.
He spoke during the funeral service of late King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, Amachree XI, the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of the Kalabari Kingdom, held at the King Amachree Square in Buguma Town, Asari Toru Local Government Area on Thursday.
According to Fuabara: “We are in a difficult period, but just be peaceful. We cannot achieve progress in an environment of violence. We cannot grow our State to the level of our aspirations when there is trouble.
“We can only advance to our dream State in a peaceful environment. I urge every one of you to be peaceful. Peace is the only instrument that can bring development.”
