Rivers State Women Endorse Governor Fubara’s Call for Peace Following Reconciliation

Rivers State women, under the banner of Rivers Women Unite for Sim (RWUS), have pledged full support for suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s call for peace, reaffirming their commitment to back him through any political transition.

The group made the declaration on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held in Port Harcourt to celebrate the recent reconciliation between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Dressed in pink attire symbolizing unity and joy, the women sang, danced, and offered prayers of gratitude for what they described as a long-awaited restoration of peace in Rivers State. They hailed the reconciliation as a pivotal moment for the state’s political stability and expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Fubara, and Minister Wike for prioritizing the people’s interests.

Florence Itamunoala, a retired Director at the Ministry of Justice and one of the group’s leaders, affirmed confidence in Fubara’s leadership and the positive impact of the peace accord. “He has asked us to embrace peace, and we will follow him anywhere. We believe in his leadership, and we know this reconciliation is for the good of the Rivers people,” she said.

The group’s spiritual leader, Pastor Nancy Nwankwo, led prayers for Governor Fubara’s return to office, expressing hope that the political turbulence would soon be behind the state.

Describing the peace deal as both a political and spiritual victory, the women called on all residents to remain calm and united as Rivers State charts a new path forward.