Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has made a heartfelt appeal for unity among citizens. In his farewell Thanksgiving Service, he urged citizens to put aside bitterness, political rivalry, and self-interest to forge a path toward peace and sustainable development. Ibas emphasized the need for political stakeholders to prioritize Rivers State’s interests above personal or partisan interests.
The administrator’s call for unity is rooted in the belief that collective progress is essential for the state’s growth. He stressed the importance of unity in achieving peace and progress in Rivers State. Furthermore, Ibas urged citizens to prioritize the interests of Rivers State in all their actions, ensuring that the state’s needs are met above individual or partisan agendas. He also called on political actors to sheathe their swords and work towards the progress and prosperity of the state.
Despite the administrator’s call for unity, notable figures like Minister Nyesom Wike and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara were noticeably absent from the farewell Thanksgiving Service. Their absence highlights the ongoing tensions in the state’s political landscape, underscoring the challenges that lie ahead in achieving the unity and progress that Ibas has advocated for.
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