By Seyi Babalola
Contrary to assertions made by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike that he appointed Siminalayi Fubara as governor of the state, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that authority comes only from God.
Otti announced on Tuesday during the inauguration of a project overseen by Governor Fubara in Rivers State’s Eleme Local Government.
The Abia governor expressed optimism that, notwithstanding the political instability in Rivers State, the people of the state will receive the dividends of democracy, emphasizing that Fubara arrived prepared.
He said, “Power belongs to God, no human can arrogate to himself the capacity to give power, except you have the capacity to give life. Of course, you can take life, but you cannot give it.
“For me, it’s all about good governance. Governor Fubara came prepared, and I don’t believe that any distraction is enough to take his focus away from improving the welfare and interest of the people.
“So, I can assure you, Rivers people, that the dividends of democracy that you are seeing now is still a dress rehearsal. It is early in the morning, and I am sure that in the near future, you will be seeing more.”
