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Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said people of integrity backing his administration.
He added that the backing by the former governor, Dr Peter Odili, is giving his detractors high blood pressure.
Odili had recently declared Fubara as the political leader of Rivers State, saying the people believed in his leadership strongly.
The declaration by Odili came amid the political crisis between Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.
Speaking during the inauguration of a health centre, Odili told Fubara: “Our people said I should tell you to stand firm with the President, align with his quality policies and carry Rivers people to the engine room of government in the Federal Republic in Abuja.
“For those who have not bothered to pay attention, if you look at the map of Nigeria, the entire map of Nigeria is sitting on Rivers State.
“When Rivers State coughs, Nigeria will catch a cold. So regard your office as key and vital. Don’t look back. It is not a matter of age. It is a matter of your people being with you. And they have asked me to tell you that you are the political leader of Rivers State."
In a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara expressed delight over Odili’s declaration.
Fubara said, “It doesn’t matter the number of people that stand with you. Even if you’re standing alone, no matter the side you’re standing on, provided you are standing on the right side, maintain your stand. And we are happy to stand with him (Odili).”
