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Ex-President Jonathan Backs Governor Fubara Amid Rivers Crisis, Says He's Becoming A 'General'

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he believed the political war between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his estranged godfather and serving minister, Nyesom Wike, will make the former emerge as a "General" in politics.

Jonathan spoke at an exhibition attended by the governor and other dignitaries, held at Nihi Community in Etche Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.

Speaking, Jonathan said, “I know you are ing through challenges, and at occasions like these, I try to keep quiet. I don’t like to say certain things."

In his remarks, Jonathan pleaded with the people of Rivers State to collectively ensure that they continue to Fubara in order to ensure peace and development in the state.

He urged Fubara not to be perturbed by the political antagonism against his istration but to remain dedicated to the obligations of governance without being distracted, saying that his current political experience was turning him into a better leader.

“This is your first time holding a top political office, and you will face many challenges. But , no one becomes a General without fighting wars.

“The challenges you’re encountering now are shaping you to be a General in politics. With your dedication and the I’ve witnessed from the people of Rivers State, God will guide you through.”

Jonathan highlighted the crucial role of Rivers State and warned that any negative impact on it would have long-term repercussions for the entire country.

“We desire a peaceful Rivers State because it is the heart of the Niger Delta. I always make it clear that any serious disturbance in Rivers State will lead to a crisis in the Niger Delta, which will harm our national economy.

He said, “We need a peaceful Rivers State. We want the governor to be allowed to carry out his duties calmly. After his tenure, another will take over.

“In political office, there are defined tenures. We don’t need to fight over political positions. Let those in office do their work, and when their time is up, other things will unfold.”

Governor Fubara expressed gratitude for the recognition and the chieftaincy title, vowing that his istration would continue to provide essential projects and social services to improve the lives of the people.

Fubara has been in a political crisis with his predecessor, Wike, since last year.
The conflict led to an impeachment attempt against Fubara and resulted in a factionalised House of Assembly, as well as several instances of violence.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/12/02/ex-president-jonathan-backs-governor-fubara-amid-rivers-crisis-says-hes-becoming-general

You have spoken well sir and it is now left for Wike to listen. Jonathan a good man. God bless you richly sir.

GEJ is our last true president. What we have now is a charade.

Na only those with dark mind go call white black

If only people who drink 40 year old wine will listen.

GEJ a paper weight politician is behind Fubara …..

While GOD is behind WIKE

GEJ Have you won any election in your lifetime?
Do you even know how elections are won in Africa

Xscape1993:
You have spoken well sir and it is now left for Wike to listen. Jonathan a good man. God bless you richly sir.

will he listen, since he is trying to play God, Wike will be disappointed.

V

Of course any sane person would back Fubara. It is only right that he defends the state he oversees. Only a certain people living under somebody's hegemony themselves would take the side of Wike.

I'm not surprised though.
Misery loves a companion.

A truthful man has spoken, sycophants can think otherwise

Xscape1993:
You have spoken well sir and it is now left for Wike to listen. Jonathan a good man. God bless you richly sir.

If a deaf man go dance for highway, na dangote truck go from back cure the deafness ones and for all. Na wetin wan do the emperor so, this I have seen.

Malroux:
GEJ is our last true president. What we have now is a charade.

True president that donr left any reserve .

No for his governance .

No money remitt for all d cadres in Nigeria .

Of jonathan will continue to be president then Nigeria will develop in 1Million years time

Thundafireseun:
GEJ a paper weight politician is behind Fubara …..

While GOD is behind WIKE

Self deceit is the worse crime a man can commit against himself, Pls cure yourself of this.

DJ Play me violence by odumodu black

No right thinking person will a criminal like wike

If those who have never been to Battle start giving you strategy, then you may have to Rethink.

Well, some people learn good lessons from Falling as they also guide others on how not to repeat same mistake.

I just hope some people also took lessons from Obaseki (World Fighter).

Thundafireseun:
GEJ a paper weight politician is behind Fubara …..

While GOD is behind WIKE

Do away with these Infantile rants.

My man has spoken

Thundafireseun:
GEJ a paper weight politician is behind Fubara …..

While GOD is behind WIKE

Mumuish talk

Afterall na Mama P and Odili make Wike who he is today.....so they can shut him up!

Backed him for using four law breakers to get the bills ed, right? He should also make CBN release Rivers state allocation to him then

Good one...



Someone provoked that woman. I could hear her screaming "u must be mad, do u know who i am ?."

For fubara to have come this far
He's a strong man

Thundafireseun:
GEJ a paper weight politician is behind Fubara …..

While GOD is behind WIKE

Lol you’re very irresponsible

Thundafireseun:
GEJ a paper weight politician is behind Fubara …..

While GOD is behind WIKE

lol


Delusion of Grandeur is a mental case where d patient thinks he is a Great man and a big person, even though he is merely a peasant mad man.


U can attach d hidden meaning to ur comment.

Goodluck Jonathan follow make Wike what he is today.

When they started pushing Wike to become the governor of Rivers State in 2015 they didn't know Wike will gradually become a mad dog he is today. Then it was all about fighting Rotimi Amaechi

Na so

This is the real president Nigerians enjoyed. What we have today is calamity no wonder they call him T pain

Goodluck has always listened to the masses

That is good
Wike should face FCT