Fubara Speaks On Choosing Weakness In Battle With Wike

 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained his decision to choose weakness in his political battle with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Orange reports that Fubara, while receiving a Man of the Year award at the New Telegraph Award/Dinner Night on Friday in Lagos State, said choosing weakness was a deliberate move aimed at preserving peace, ensuring political survival, and safeguarding broader national interests.

During his acceptance speech, Fubara spoke about the prolonged political strain that has influenced governance in Rivers State, noting that observers have often misinterpreted his strategy as weakness.

He emphasized that his choices were intentional and guided by a desire to maintain stability.

He said, “Today for me is a very special day, and also special for everyone who has believed in me, and I know for believing in me, you have a share of special pain.

Some of these pains, some persons described them as weakness, while others say it as being strong, but I choose for a lot of reasons to be weak. Weak, because I want peace.

“Weak, because we need to survive. Weak, because I need to also protect those things that are dear, not just to me, but to our dear nation. Weakness is a virtue. It pays at the right time.”