Fubara's Leadership Under Scrutiny: A Deep Dive Into The Crisis In Rivers State

A Candid Admission: Fubara's Reluctance to Lead

It’s not every day you hear a politician openly admit they weren’t ready for the job. But that’s exactly what former Rivers State House of Assembly member, Chidi Lloyd, has claimed about Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Lloyd revealed in a recent interview that during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primary election, Fubara himself confessed that he wasn’t prepared to take on the mantle of leadership. This revelation has sparked a flurry of reactions, with many questioning whether Fubara’s leadership has been compromised from the get-go.

Since Fubara assumed office, Rivers State has been in a state of emergency, according to Lloyd. The former House Leader, known for his dramatic gesture of striking fellow lawmaker Michael Chinda with the House mace back in 2013, accused Fubara of making incendiary statements that have further destabilized the state. Lloyd went on to paint a vivid picture of the chaos gripping Rivers, saying it’s as if the state has been under siege since Fubara took the reins.

President Tinubu's Move: A Necessary Intervention?

In a twist of events, a former spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Anabs Sara-Igbe, weighed in on the situation, arguing that President Bola Tinubu lacked the constitutional authority to suspend Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the House of Assembly. However, Lloyd strongly disagreed, asserting that the President acted well within his rights under Section 305 of the Constitution by declaring a state of emergency and appointing a sole administrator.

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Lloyd’s justification for the President’s intervention was straightforward: “Since the inception of this administration, since the inception of the Governor Siminalayi Fubara administration, there has been a state of emergency in Rivers State. What happened a few days ago was that the President, invoking his powers under Section 305 of the Constitution, merely declared the state of emergency by appointing for us a sole administrator.”

A Lesson in Leadership: Fubara’s Unpreparedness

But what really caught my attention was Lloyd’s candid reflection on Fubara’s leadership style—or lack thereof. He recalled how Fubara himself had admitted during the primaries that he wasn’t ready for the job. Lloyd recounted Fubara’s words: “He said he should have been informed 20 years ago so that he would learn the ropes of how to become Governor.”

This admission, Lloyd argued, explains much of the turmoil in Rivers State. He compared the situation to giving a learner driver a Mercedes-Benz instead of a more forgiving vehicle like a Beetle. “We had a situation in River State where we gave a learner driver a Mercedes-Benz. And this is the result of it,” Lloyd lamented. The consequences, he noted, have been dire, with Rivers State being the only one in the federation to experience such prolonged unrest over the past two years.

In conclusion, Lloyd’s perspective offers a sobering look into the challenges facing Rivers State. It’s a reminder that leadership, much like driving, requires preparation, skill, and a willingness to take the wheel. As the state grapples with its current crisis, one can only hope that the lessons learned will pave the way for a brighter future.