Amid deepening political tensions and governance challenges in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has turned to faith, expressing confidence that divine intervention will help the state overcome its current turmoil.
Speaking through his deputy, Ngozi Odu, at the 2026 Holy Ghost rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Port Harcourt, the governor said Rivers would survive its present trials through reliance on God and collective resilience.
“With the Almighty God on our side, our challenges are surmountable, and our future remains hopeful,” Fubara said.
He described the theme of the rally, “The all-sufficient God”, as timely, noting that it offered reassurance in a period marked by uncertainty and political strain.
According to the governor, faith remains a critical source of strength for leadership and citizens alike, especially when human capacity appears insufficient to resolve complex challenges.
He also commended the RCCG for its prayers and moral influence in Rivers State and across Nigeria, praising the church for promoting unity, values, and social responsibility.
The spiritual message comes against the backdrop of a prolonged political crisis in Rivers, triggered by a bitter feud between Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The crisis escalated on January 8 when the Rivers State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct.
Political tensions intensified further after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state and following Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
As political battles rage in the corridors of power, Fubara’s message reflects an attempt to reassure citizens that, beyond politics, hope and stability remain possible — not only through institutions, but through faith.
