WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in Barrister Emmanuel Frank-Fubara who was screened and confirmed as a commissioner by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led assembly earlier on Monday. The swearing ceremony was held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt at about 5 pm. Giving his charge after the oath-taking ceremony, Governor Fubara defended his recognition of the Oko-Jumbo-led assembly, insisting that it is the lawfully recognised legislative arm. Governor Fubara, however, expressed his disappointment with the police for not doing enough to unravel the facts about the bomb explosion in Port Harcourt some weeks ago. He claimed that the relevant authorities were silent because the suspects in the attack were not his supporters. “I’ve not been hearing anything and I’m wondering, after how many weeks now, the Nigeria police are still not able to come out and make a statement about the attempt by someone – who I don’t know what his name is – tried to detonate dynamite in front of Hotel Presidential,” Fubara said. “I’m still wondering why it doesn’t happen. But if it’s maybe any other thing that has to do with us, they will say they should even charge the person for terrorism.” The Rivers State governor recalled how his supporters were arrested and charged with terrorism for crimes they did not commit. But Fubara said he will continue to rely on God’s grace and protection to govern the state.
RIVERS: Fubara swears in Commissioner, declares Oko-Jumbo-led assembly legitimate
