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Fubara Attends Thanksgiving Service After Reinstatement, Urges Peace.
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Governor urges peace on International Day of Peace during service.
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Service follows lifting of emergency rule imposed in March.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday expressed gratitude to God for his reinstatement, describing it as an act of divine mercy.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fubara attended his first Sunday service at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in his hometown of Opobo, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, accompanied by his wife, Valerie, and several stakeholders.
Speaking during the service, the governor acknowledged God’s faithfulness to his family, Rivers State, and Nigeria, noting that the prayers of the people had sustained him throughout the turbulent months of political crisis.
Sharing photos of the worship via his 𝕏 handle, Fubara wrote:
“In thanksgiving and to glorify God Almighty for His boundless mercy, divine guidance, and steadfast love, my wife and I had the honour of worshipping at our home church, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Opobo Kingdom. The service was also a moment to sincerely appreciate the church and the good people of Rivers State, whose fervent prayers remain our reservoir of strength and courage on this journey of service.
“As we commemorate International Peace Day today, we will continue to walk together in harmony, guided by faith, unity, and a sense of purpose. To God alone be the glory.”
The service marked Fubara’s first public thanksgiving since President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month state of emergency imposed in Rivers State.
The emergency rule, declared in March 2025, followed a major political crisis triggered by a fallout between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Fubara, in a recent statewide broadcast, admitted that the period was “enormously challenging” but said he chose to abide by the declaration in order to secure peace and stability in the state.
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