"WHAT GOV. SIM DID IN OPOBO YESTERDAY WAS A 'WALK OF SHAME," - CERTIFIED COURTIST

A political commentator identified as Certified Courtist has criticised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over his recent visit to Opobo, describing the governor’s actions as a “walk of shame.”

The comments followed the governor’s absence from the September 26 coronation of the newly installed Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, King Charles Douglas Mac-Pepple Jaja, Jeki VI. Fubara had explained that he was away in New York on an official national assignment, while his deputy represented him at the coronation.

According to Certified Courtist, Fubara’s subsequent visit to Opobo for the thanksgiving service of Senator Adawari Pepple, where he was seen moving around the community on foot, was an attempt to demonstrate his connection with the people following the backlash over his absence at the coronation.

“One thing I love about hypocrites is that they will tolerate you while you still have power. The moment power leaves you, they will show their true colours. That was exactly what played out yesterday,” he stated.

The commentator further criticised the governor’s administration, alleging that Fubara would be remembered negatively in the political history of Rivers State. He also accused the governor of merely “occupying space and doing nothing,” while attributing part of the situation to the political influence of former Governor Nyesom Wike.

However, these assertions represent the personal political views of Certified Courtist and are not independently established facts.

Questions Over ₦200,000 Flood Relief

Certified Courtist also questioned the implementation of the Rivers State Government’s recently announced ₦200,000 cash assistance for identified flood victims, asking for greater transparency regarding the beneficiaries of the intervention.

The Rivers State Government has confirmed that the ₦200,000 assistance is being transferred directly into the bank accounts of identified flood victims, with the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, overseeing the state’s flood prevention and management efforts.

The commentator called on the Deputy Governor to provide clarity on the beneficiaries and implementation of the programme, particularly in light of questions being raised about the distribution of the funds.

He concluded his remarks with the statement: “When it rains, it pours. In all, to God be the glory.”