Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that no power last forever, as political rift between him and Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers continue.
Speaking during the commissioning of Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area, Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the interests of the people amid the ongoing crisis involving him and the lawmakers.
Addressing the dispute between him and Speaker Amaewhule, the Governor explained that in compliance with the Supreme Court’s ruling, he made several attempts to reach out to the Speaker and other members regarding the budget presentation.
According to him, despite sending WhatsApp messages and making direct efforts to establish contact, he was denied access to the Assembly complex.
He said: “I made all frantic effort to reach the Speaker which I believe cannot deny that and other members of the Assembly.
“I went further to send Whatsapp information to him and others notifying them that I will be coming by 10:00am to present the budget, so that there won’t be any reason why Rivers State should be in any fix because of me as being alleged.
“But it was unfortunate when we got there this morning we were denied access and the next story I am hearing is that we didn’t communicate with them.
“But I leave to God who sees in secret places. I did everything to make sure that the situation is sorted out today.
“Like I said nothing last forever. Even the greatest power, one day will end. What is most important is what we do with power. I have chosen, even if I have the power, as they claim that I don’t know how to use power, I do not intend to abuse the power.
“Because power when you abuse it, is what leads to this kind of situation we are facing. I will not abuse it, but continue to work and operate with so much restraint, because I know that there is life after power.”
