WAHALA! Suspended Gov Fubara Drops Bold STATEMENT After Report Linked Him To Militant Groups Destroying Rivers Facilities
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly refuted claims linking him to militant groups, cautioning against attempts to incite violence or economic disruption under his name. The governor issued the denial in a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt, dismissing viral videos alleging attacks on oil and gas facilities in the state as fabricated and politically motivated.
Fubara described the circulating footage as deliberate misinformation designed to tarnish his reputation and destabilize the state. He urged security agencies to investigate the origins of the videos and prosecute those responsible. The statement emphasized that communities where the purported incidents were said to have occurred had already debunked the reports, confirming that all critical infrastructure in their areas remained secure and operational.
” Our attention has once again been drawn to a series of malicious, fake, and imaginary videos claiming explosions at oil and gas installations in Rivers State, ” the statement read. ” These fabricated clips have been falsely attributed to militant groups, with their creators attempting to associate them with supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Local authorities have since clarified that no such incidents took place, affirming the safety of all government assets in their jurisdictions. ”
” For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has no connection to any militant group, has never considered such an association, and has no motive to encourage criminal elements within or outside the Niger Delta to undermine national security or sabotage economic assets, ” the statement continued. ” The governor has consistently maintained that peace is non- negotiable for Rivers State, and he remains dedicated to preserving stability at all costs. ”
Fubara issued a stern warning to individuals spreading false narratives online, accusing them of exploiting the state’ s political tensions to provoke unrest. He called on security operatives to take decisive action against those circulating the misleading content, which he said was intended to portray Rivers in a negative light.
” Governor Fubara vehemently warns agents of violence and economic sabotage to steer clear of Rivers State, ” the statement declared. ” No one should leverage the current political climate to instigate chaos under the pretense of acting in the governor’ s interest. Security agencies must identify and prosecute the masterminds behind these deceptive videos, which aim to mislead the public and damage the state’ s image. ”
The governor’ s statement comes amid heightened political tensions in Rivers State following his recent suspension. Observers have noted a surge in online disinformation campaigns, with various factions accused of manipulating public perception through fabricated content. Fubara’ s administration has repeatedly emphasized its focus on governance and development, distancing itself from any form of violence or illegality.
Analysts suggest that the denial may also be aimed at reassuring investors and international partners of the state’ s stability, particularly given Rivers’ strategic importance to Nigeria’ s oil- dependent economy. Any disruption to oil and gas operations in the region could have severe repercussions for national revenue, making the governor’ s disavowal of militant links a critical message for economic stakeholders.
Meanwhile, civil society groups have called for restraint from all parties, urging security agencies to prioritize investigative measures over punitive actions to prevent further escalation. The situation remains under close watch as authorities work to verify the authenticity of the contentious videos and address broader concerns about political unrest in the state.
