The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, expressed his dissatisfaction with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the party had disappointed him and his supporters in the state.

Fubara, who was elected governor under the PDP a year ago, made these remarks during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Privatisation, headed by Senator Orji Kalu, at the government house in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Also, present was Senator Abba Moro, a prominent figure in the PDP whom Governor Fubara recognized.

In a somewhat light-hearted exchange with the Benue politician, Fubara indicated his reluctance to strictly adhere to party protocols, citing his belief that the party had failed to meet the expectations of the state. He emphasized that he and his supporters in Rivers State were now operating more as a movement dedicated to defending democracy rather than simply as members of a political party.

Governor Fubara also addressed the recent political tensions in the state, which were heightened by an attempted bombing at the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The individual involved, who was later apprehended by the police, allegedly targeted the hotel where high-profile individuals, including members of the Senate committee, were staying. Fubara suggested that the incident was orchestrated to justify calls for a state of emergency in the state.

Regarding the rule of law in Rivers State, the governor expressed concerns about perceived impunity and questioned why some individuals seemed immune to legal consequences. He clarified that his actions were not driven by personal animosity but rather by a desire to protect the interests of Rivers State and its supporters from those who seek to dominate others.