Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, has called for calm despite the impeachment threat hanging over him and Ngozi Odu, his deputy.
In what has become probably his first public appearance after the Martin Amaewhule-led state House of Assembly served an impeachment notice on him and his deputy last week, Fubara sued for calm and assured that the situation would be resolved.
He was speaking at the church service to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt on Sunday January 11, 2026.
Fubara said his silence in the face of political distractions stems from his faith in God.
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The governor, while reflecting on his New Year remarks, he noted, “Dogs bark when they do not understand. I don’t shout or complain because I know what I have, the supreme strength of God.”
“I said something that dogs bark when they don’t understand. Now, see, a lot of you don’t understand, and that’s the reason why I don’t shout, I don’t complain. I know what I have.
“I know that I have what is supreme, and that is God. So, I want everyone to be relaxed. What is important is peace for these dear states, and we’ll get it by the special name of God,” he said.
Ngozi Odu, stste Deputy Governor, thanked Rivers people for their presence and urged the public to uphold good conduct, echoing Archbishop Blessing Eyinda’s sermon that every action will be remembered.
She also called for prayers and support for the administration, describing these as the foundation sustaining the government.
