Ex- President Jonathan To Gov Fubara: Political Battles Will Make You A General In Politics
Former President Goodluck Jonathan advises Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to embrace political challenges as opportunities to grow stronger in leadership, during a coronation anniversary in Etche.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to be bordered by the political crisis facing him in the state, pointing out that such battles would toughen him as a "general in politics."
Jonathan spoke at the10th Anniversary of the coronation of the Onye Ishi Agwuru III of Ulakwo-Umuselem in Etche, Eze Nwala.
in Nihi Community of Etche Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. Fubara also attended the event.
Jonathan noted that Fubara would eventually emerge as a “general in politics,” despite the political war wagged against him by his predecessor and Minister of Abuja Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Jonathan's worries, "I know you ((Fubara)
are passing through challenges, and on occasions like these, I try to keep quiet. I don’t like to say certain things,” Jonathan said.
“But this is the first time you are holding a top political office. You will pass through a lot, and just know that nobody becomes a general without fighting wars.
“So, whatever challenges you are meeting now is baking you to be a general in politics. And with your total commitment and with the support I have seen from the people of Rivers State, God will surely see you through.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State because Rivers State is the centre of the Niger Delta. And I always make it very clear: if we create serious perturbation in Rivers State, we are creating a crisis in the Niger Delta, which is not good for our economy as a nation.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State. We want the governor of Rivers State to be allowed to remain calm and do his work. After he finishes serving, another person will take over.
“In political office, we have tenures. And so, we don’t need to kill ourselves over any political office. Allow those who are there to do their work, and after that, anything can happen."
Jonathan noted that Fubara would eventually emerge as a “general in politics,” despite the political war wagged against him by his predecessor and Minister of Abuja Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Jonathan's worries, "I know you ((Fubara)
are passing through challenges, and on occasions like these, I try to keep quiet. I don’t like to say certain things,” Jonathan said.
“But this is the first time you are holding a top political office. You will pass through a lot, and just know that nobody becomes a general without fighting wars.
“So, whatever challenges you are meeting now is baking you to be a general in politics. And with your total commitment and with the support I have seen from the people of Rivers State, God will surely see you through.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State because Rivers State is the centre of the Niger Delta. And I always make it very clear: if we create serious perturbation in Rivers State, we are creating a crisis in the Niger Delta, which is not good for our economy as a nation.
“We want a peaceful Rivers State. We want the governor of Rivers State to be allowed to remain calm and do his work. After he finishes serving, another person will take over.
“In political office, we have tenures. And so, we don’t need to kill ourselves over any political office. Allow those who are there to do their work, and after that, anything can happen."
Johnathan was later conferred with the traditional title of Eze Udo 1 of Etche by the Supreme Council of Etche Traditional Rulers.
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