Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance after he was temporarily swept out of power.
Fubara attended a Church Service at the Salvation Ministry, in Port Harcourt dousing speculations surrounding his whereabouts.
Fubara, who moved out of the Government House on Wednesday and had not been seen since then, showed up at the Salvation Ministry and was received by a senior pastor, who led him into the church to join the service.
He was driven into the church premises on a minimal convoy with no flag and no official seal of the governor’s office.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, confirmed that Fubara attended a special prayer, worship and thanksgiving service.
The statement said the governor was accompanied by top politicians, major stakeholders, elders and leaders of the State, and associates to express gratitude to God for His love, mercy and unwavering support amid the festering political challenges.
Those who accompanied the governor are the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata; former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Sam Sam Jaja, Chief Orits Onyiri, Chief Mike Elechi and Chief David Briggs.
Others are Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja, Amaopusenibo Fubara Hart, Chief Theodore Georgewill, Hon Kingston Sylvanus, former Mayor of Port Harcourt City, ]Ezebunwo Ichemati; former Ikwerre Local Government Council Chairman, Israel Abosi; former Emohua Local Government Council Chairman, Chief David Omereji; among others.
“The church service, a testament to his deep faith and belief in God as the ultimate dispenser of justice, was an extraordinary session of worship, prayers, and thanksgiving, to appreciate the Lord and acknowledge His never-failing gifts to humanity,” the statement said.
The service was led by the Presiding Pastor of the church, David Ibiyeomie and featured soul-lifting songs, scriptural exhortations, and prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Rivers State.
A special prayer session was also held for the governor shortly after the service.
Fubara, however, did not speak in church or with reporters after the service.
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