Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State declared that the era of political conflict in the state has ended, calling for an era of peace during an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Speaking to supporters, Fubara said Rivers State has endured enough fighting, noting that leaders and their supporters have been at odds and that the state has suffered as a result.
"The time of war is over; it's time of peace. We cannot continue to fight and expect the state to move forward," the governor said.
He urged all parties to unite, arguing that peace is essential for the state’s growth and that it can only be achieved if leaders and followers agree to forgive and move on.
Fubara warned that past conflicts have caused pain and division, with the people of Rivers bearing the brunt while leaders fought among themselves.
He added that the state has wasted enough time in conflict and that now is the moment to build and work for the people.
Highlighting the significance of the rally, the governor said it signalled a new chapter for Rivers, noting that leaders who had previously been silent were now standing together on the same stage.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>