Fubara breaks silence on ex-HoS allegations, dismisses claims as laughable political plot
Embattled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has responded to recent claims made by former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the allegations as “false” and “desperate attempts to discredit” his administration.
In a statement released on Friday, March 28, 2025, Fubara addressed Nwaeke’s press briefing aired on Channels Television, where the former Head of Service made several accusations against the governor, including claims about political meetings and support for attacks on oil pipelines.
Embattled Rivers governor, Fubara.
Governor Fubara expressed disbelief at the allegations, particularly Nwaeke’s claim that he was involved in secret political discussions regarding the 2027 presidential bid of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. He called the suggestion that Nwaeke had attended such meetings “laughable,” adding that no such meetings ever took place.
Fubara also rejected the assertion that he had been involved in discussions to support attacks on national assets or oil pipelines, calling the claims “ludicrous.”
The governor emphasized that he has always been an advocate for peace in Rivers State, even in the face of numerous provocations.
He firmly refuted any involvement with militants or criminal groups, stressing that such actions were contrary to his commitment to maintaining stability in the state.
The governor further suggested that Nwaeke’s statements were the result of being compromised and claimed that the former Head of Service had been influenced by external parties.
Governor Fubara’s statement reads:
“IGNORE NWAEKE’S FALSE CLAIMS
My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, aired on Channels Television on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Ordinarily, I would not have responded to his claims, but to correct the erroneous impression such allegations may create in the minds of the people, and the disaffection it is bound to cause in the state and the country.
First, on the claim that he was aware of my discussions and plans to support Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential bid, it is laughable that Dr. Nwaeke would be part of any high-level political meeting as Head of Service, much more sitting in my alleged night meetings with Bala Mohammed and militants, as he claimed. Howbeit, none of such meetings ever took place.
The truth is that the whole world knew when the Bauchi State Governor, as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum, visited the state, and there was nothing secret about those visits.
It is also ludicrous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and other national assets in the state. There was no time I held any meeting with militants or any criminal group to destabilize the state. It is on record that I have been at the forefront of preaching peace in the state, even in the face of obvious provocations.
The truth is that Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised, and whatever he is saying is only aimed at fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me.
I call on all well-meaning Nigerians and the good people of Rivers State to disregard everything said by Dr. Nwaeke, as they are mere desperate attempts to discredit me and my administration, and to undermine the peace process championed by Mr. President.”
