Opposition parties in Rivers State have been cautioned against underestimating Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s simplicity amidst the ongoing political turmoil.
Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich, former governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the 2023 elections, emphasized the Governor’s strength and divine mandate.
Addressing supporters at an event in Buguma, Asari Toru Local Government Area, on Thursday, Jackrich said, “We want to challenge those who said Governor Sim’s government will not stand to see that his enthronement is divine.
God knows why Sim became Governor, even legal court processes have confirmed him.
He may seem powerless, but I tell you, he is more powerful than you think with the strides taken so far.”
Support for Governor Fubara
Jackrich declared his and his political family’s support for Governor Fubara, highlighting the Governor’s grassroots political group, the Simplicity Movement.
“Today, I am proud to announce that I and the Egberipapa Political family have resolved to join forces with the government of Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara to move Rivers State to the desired and enviable height of development.
We are confident that with the Governor Sim trajectory, Rivers State will achieve a befitting level of development and assume its rightful place in the comity of states.”
Simplicity Movement Flag-Off
Jackrich further endorsed the Simplicity Movement, pledging unwavering support across the state’s 23 LGAs. He praised the Governor’s sincerity and simplicity, noting significant achievements within his first year in office.
“We have closely followed his works and we are amazed at his level of sincerity even as his simplicity is second to none.
If for nothing, we can recall that less than a year after his assumption of office, he proactively declared to construct the Trans Kalabari road that has lingered for ages, and used as a political game by his predecessors to scam us.
In fact, more interesting is the fact that Governor Sim did not just order that the project be executed, he took the bold step by releasing funds to kick start the project.”
Importance of the Kalabari Road Project
The Niger Delta activist reiterated the strategic importance of the Kalabari road project, stressing its potential to open economic opportunities for the region. Jackrich emphasized that the road’s construction would significantly benefit the Kalabari Kingdom and its people.
