Rivers: It’s false to say Fubara teleguided attacks on oil pipelines- Aide
The suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has strongly refuted claims that he failed to prevent militant threats and attacks on oil installations in the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Chief Press Secretary to Fubara, Nelson Chukwudi, described the allegations as baseless and a result of misinformation provided to the Presidency by individuals failing in their duty to present accurate reports.
According to Chukwudi, Fubara has remained steadfast in his commitment to maintaining peace and safeguarding critical oil infrastructure.
He noted that the recent tensions in the Niger Delta were primarily sparked by controversial remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a media interview.
He said Wike allegedly downplayed the influence of the Ijaw ethnic group in national politics, provoking strong reactions from Ijaw leaders, youth groups, and militants, some of whom demanded an apology from the minister.
Addressing concerns about the demolition of the State House of Assembly Chambers in Port Harcourt, Chukwudi explained that the decision was based on expert recommendations.
Chukwudi called on security agencies to investigate the real perpetrators of violence in the state, cautioning against misdirected accusations against Fubara.
“It is false to suggest that Governor Fubara, who has consistently preached peace even in the face of provocation, would endorse attacks on oil pipelines or any form of violence,” he concluded.
