The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday thanked President Bola Tinubu for saving the state from sliding into anarchy after months of political crisis.
The governor, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, spoke at a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement as part of activities marking his two years in office in Port Harcourt.
He also said the process to restore all executive and legislative institutions and offices in the state was underway.
Fubara, who assured the people of Rivers of a harmonious relationship between the executive and legislature, said democracy and good governance would soon return to the state.
He urged the people to show unreserved appreciation to President Tinubu for stopping the degenerating political crisis in the state.
President Bola Tinubu, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers over the prolonged political crisis in the state.
He also suspended Fubara, his deputy and members of the state House of Assembly over their roles in the crisis.
The governor said: “I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will come back to your offices, not just at the executive arm, but also the legislative arm.
“And I also believe that the strong relationships we had before will return, and we will begin to work together again, for the good and progress of the State. What is important is for us to have a forgiving spirit.
“We are already in the peace process. I want you to thank Mr. President for his timely intervention to salvage the situation and stabilise the polity and the state. If not for Mr. President, the story today would have been different.
“I don’t know how he gets his information, but the truth is that he acted with wisdom at the right time. He is the one you should thank. And let me also thank him personally for his intervention, as well as the personalities across the country who moved in and appealed to him to intervene.
“We have to come down from our high horses and subject ourselves to the peace process. And that is what we are doing. What is important is for the state to move forward. It is not about you. The interest of the State is paramount.”