Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations made against him by former Head of Service (HoS), George Nwaeke, calling them “desperate attempts” to tarnish his reputation.
Nwaeke, who resigned on Tuesday, accused Fubara of fueling the state’s political crisis and holding meetings with militants to encourage attacks on oil pipelines.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) early Saturday, Fubara described the allegations as “laughable” and claimed Nwaeke had been “compromised” and “coerced” into making false statements.
“Ordinarily, I would ignore such claims, but I must correct the false impressions they may create in the minds of the people,” Fubara stated.
The suspended governor denied supporting Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential ambition and dismissed claims of holding secret meetings with militants.
“It is absurd to suggest that Dr. Nwaeke, as head of service, would be privy to high-level political meetings, let alone my alleged night meetings with Bala Mohammed and militants. No such meetings ever took place,” he said.
Fubara also rejected accusations of plotting attacks on oil pipelines, reaffirming his commitment to peace in Rivers State.
“It is ridiculous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim knowledge of meetings that never happened. I have never engaged with militants or any criminal group to destabilize the state,” he added.
Reiterating his dedication to peace, Fubara urged Rivers residents and Nigerians to disregard the allegations, insisting they were part of a scheme to undermine his administration and disrupt the peace process initiated by President Bola Tinubu.
“The truth is, Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised. His statements are simply an attempt to please those who have either coerced or paid him to spread falsehoods,” Fubara concluded.
