Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Monday said he is ready to pay the supreme sacrifice in order to defend the interest of the state.
The governor who spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the Government House Staff Quarters also assured his supporters not to be lose hope over last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court.
He says “Let it be recorded this morning that the interest of Rivers state remains my priority. It is above every other thing. Even if it means to pay the supreme sacrifice for it, I will not hesitate to do it”.
“We are not after our stomach, we are after the joy of our people. But at the end of the day, what will count for us is the lives we have touched genuinely, the legacy we leave that will speak for us, that will open doors for our children and generations yet unborn. Knowing that and having that in mind forces me as a person to stand on the side of the good. Even if anyone calls me tomorrow, I should be bold to defend my action”.
“I want you to be in your highest spirit, it is not about who wins. It is about the glory and the honour of fighting gallantly, being on the side of truth, not on the side of lies because of cheap favour”.
“ I want to assure you all our supporters, I know the news that broke on Friday must have dampened your spirit but brace up, what is ahead is more than what we have just passed”.
