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Fubara Addresses Allegations of Ties to Militant Groups

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Mar 24, 2025.

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According to Fubara, the creators of the fake videos are trying to link them to alleged militant groups and falsely associate them with his supporters, in an attempt to discredit him.
He said Governor Siminalayi Fubara has no link to any militant group
He expressed a strong disapproval to individuals who are disseminating false information on the internet

In response to allegations of ties to militant groups and attacks on oil facilities, suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has categorically denied any association with such activities, Eko Hot Blog reports

Fubara’s statement, issued by his Chief Press Secretary Nelson Chukwudi, warned against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name and urged security agencies to investigate the sources of the false videos.

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According to Fubara, the creators of the fake videos are trying to link them to alleged militant groups and falsely associate them with his supporters, in an attempt to discredit him.

The statement read, “Our attention has, once again, been drawn to a flurry of malicious, fake and imaginary videos of purported explosions on oil and gas facilities in Rivers State.

“Virtually all the fake videos have been linked to alleged militant groups in the state, with the creators of such content trying very hard to connect them to supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Fubara Addresses Allegations of Ties to Militant Groups

“Already, the communities where these incidents are alleged to have occurred have reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas are safe, secure and efficiently functioning.”

He adamantly refuted any association with militant organizations and distanced himself from criminal actions that could jeopardize the region’s peace and economic stability.

The statement added, “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has no link to any militant group, does not contemplate any such association, and has no reason to encourage any criminal group or elements, anywhere in the state or Niger Delta, to undertake any action inimical to the peace of the people or safety and security of oil and gas facilities, and by extension, the economy of the country.

“The governor had repeatedly made it clear at every public event that the peace of the state is paramount to him, and that he would pay any price to secure and sustain peace in the state, as it is only in an atmosphere of peace and security that governance and development can thrive.

“Governor Fubara vehemently warns purveyors of violence and economic sabotage to steer clear of the state and avoid any attempt to use his name or capitalise on the present political crisis to foment trouble in the state.”