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The Unshakable Mandate: Why Rivers State Stands Firm with Sim. Fubara
The political landscape of Rivers State is often characterized by its heat, but currently, a different kind of fire is burning—one of fierce, grassroots loyalty. Despite the calculated efforts of a few to orchestrate a "fish over" and derail Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s path to a second term, the message from the streets to the creeks is clear: Sim is not a pushover.
Those attempting to frustrate his administration aren't just fighting a man; they are up against the collective will of a state that has found its voice.
The Power of the Matriarchs
In Rivers State, the political compass is often held by the mothers. As the recent gathering of Rivers Women Unite for SIM (RWUS) in Opobo Town demonstrated, the Governor’s support base is rooted in the home. These women don't just vote; they influence their husbands and guide their children.
During the funeral of Late Mrs. Mercy Chikwem Epelle, the Opobo/Nkoro chapter turned a moment of grief for their sister, Alaputa Stella Bupo, into a powerful display of solidarity. This "mother-power" serves as a biological and social shield around the Governor. When the mothers of Rivers State decide on a path, the rest of the state inevitably follows.
A Warning to the Proud
The political agitators pushing for Fubara’s replacement seem to have forgotten a fundamental truth: power is ultimately a divine gift. While President Tinubu and the APC have recognized his leadership—cementing his status as the Number 001 in the state—unrepentant troublemakers continue to stir the pot.
- To the Proud: History is littered with the remains of the haughty. The people believe that God brings down the arrogant and protects His anointed.
- To the Violent: Those planning to seize power through force should take this solidarity as a final warning. You will not just be fighting a government; you will be fighting the Ijaw ethnic nationality—a people known for their resilience and bravery.
The Verdict: Enough is Enough
The narrative that Sim is vulnerable is a myth being sold by those who mistake his calm for weakness. Between the divine backing he claims and the fierce protection of the Ijaw nation and the Rivers women, the Governor's position is fortified.
As the community bid farewell to Mrs. Mercy Chikwem Epelle, the underlying theme was clear: Rivers State is united, the people are watchful, and the mandate of Siminalayi Fubara is not up for negotiation.
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