The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his position as the leader of Rivers State, pledging to uphold peace and security and vowing not to support any action capable of threatening public safety in the state.
Naijaonpoint reports that Fubara gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking as a special guest at the finals of the Port Harcourt Polo Tournament held in Port Harcourt.
The governor stressed that safeguarding lives and property remains the core responsibility of his administration, noting that he would continue to deliver on the promises made to the people of the state.
“What is important is that I am still the governor of Rivers State, and we will continue to do what we have promised the Rivers people,” Fubara said.
Fubara expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the week-long tournament, describing it as evidence that Rivers State remains safe for residents, visitors and investors.
“I am happy that you had your tournament for one week, and the president of the Port Harcourt Polo Club told me there was no incident. It shows that we are working and that Rivers State is safe. That is the basic responsibility of government,” he added.
However, the governor decried what he described as recurring political challenges in the state, observing that they have coincided with the polo tournament for three consecutive years.
He said, “It is really unfortunate that each time you are having your tournament, there is always one problem.
“In 2024, you came to me and made some promises, but that January was hell. In 2025, you didn’t bother to come to me. This 2026, which I thought would be the finest, just landed me a love letter.”
Despite the challenges, Fubara assured that his administration would continue to discharge its responsibilities and support individuals and groups genuinely committed to the development of Rivers State.
He also pledged that the state government would work to upgrade the Port Harcourt Polo Club, widely regarded as having one of the best natural-grass polo pitches in the country.
The governor encouraged guests and polo players, including foreign participants, to enjoy the serenity of Port Harcourt and to help counter negative perceptions of the state by sharing positive, accurate information.
Dignitaries at the final match included the Argentine Ambassador to Nigeria, alongside polo players from across Nigeria, with teams from India and Argentina participating in the tournament.