Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently visited the local government area of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, in the Rumuolumeni community, Obio Akpor LGA, to inaugurate a road project.

Speaking at the event, Fubara advised politicians to focus on tackling the issues facing the people, regardless of their political affiliations or loyalties.

He stated that he is not an evil person, as evidence by his presence despite the feud between himself and Wike.

Fubara said, “My advice is: politics is not all about who is supporting you or who is against you. Politics should also include attending to the needs of the people.”

The governor highlighted that governance should transcend personal or sectional interests, stressing the responsibility to deliver services and improve lives. “At this time, if I was an evil person, I would say, ‘I wouldn’t come here,’ considering the nature and the location of this place. But, because it is our duty in government to provide services, protect lives and property, we have to come to make sure that our people here are happy,” he said.

The Rivers Governor expressed his appreciation to the residents for their support, describing the road project as a gesture of appreciation.