{"id":51199,"date":"2024-10-08T11:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=51199"},"modified":"2024-10-08T11:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:08:00","slug":"former-presidential-aide-blasts-fubara-tells-him-to-stop-dragging-president-tinubu-into-rivers-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/10\/08\/former-presidential-aide-blasts-fubara-tells-him-to-stop-dragging-president-tinubu-into-rivers-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Presidential Aide Blasts Fubara, Tells Him to Stop Dragging President Tinubu Into Rivers Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reno Omokri has voiced sharp criticism of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the governor\u2019s recent appearance on Channels Television\u2019s Politics Today<\/em>, where he expressed surprise and dismay that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mentioned only his name when addressing the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. Omokri\u2019s article highlights concerns about Governor Fubara\u2019s grasp of his role as the chief executive of the state and calls into question his capacity to govern effectively.<\/p>\n

Omokri argues that President Tinubu\u2019s decision to mention only Governor Fubara\u2019s name should be seen as a clear validation of his position as the sole custodian of the people\u2019s mandate. “By mentioning only his name, the President is validating and recognizing him as the Chief Security Officer and the person in charge of Rivers State until 2027,\u201d Omokri wrote. The implication is that Fubara holds ultimate responsibility for the affairs and security of the state, a recognition that ought to empower him in his leadership role.<\/p>\n

In his article, Omokri questions why Governor Fubara appeared unsettled by the President\u2019s direct reference to him, wondering if the governor expected other figures to be mentioned. “Who else does Governor Fubara expect the President to mention? Are there more than one Governor in Rivers State?” Omokri asked, pointing out that the governor\u2019s reaction reveals a troubling mindset. Fubara\u2019s complaint, he contends, suggests that the governor either believes he is still operating under someone else\u2019s authority or feels that he is sharing power with other individuals in the state, which calls into question his understanding of his constitutional authority.<\/p>\n

Omokri emphasizes that Fubara is the only individual empowered to govern the state and maintain law and order. Any crisis within Rivers State falls squarely on the governor\u2019s shoulders, and the President, as the national Commander-in-Chief, will naturally turn to him when seeking to address threats to peace and stability. “It is the natural, legal, and constitutional thing to do,” Omokri explained, further reminding the governor that Tinubu\u2019s acknowledgment is a sign of respect for his office and authority as governor, not something to be confused or unsettled by.<\/p>\n

Drawing on historical and legal precedents, Omokri underscored that it is standard practice for the President to address a state crisis by consulting directly with its governor. He referred to a similar instance during President Obasanjo\u2019s administration, when the President mentioned only Governor Joshua Dariye in addressing the crisis in Plateau State in May 2004. Omokri also pointed to an international example from the United States, where President Joe Biden mentioned only Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida when offering emergency assistance in response to Hurricane Milton on October 7, 2024. These instances, he argued, clearly illustrate that a president addressing a state crisis by recognizing its governor is both expected and appropriate.<\/p>\n

Omokri expressed disbelief that Governor Fubara did not understand this protocol, attributing the confusion to a lack of clarity about his own role. “That lack of clarity regarding his role and position in the state may very well be why Rivers State is in turmoil,” Omokri stated. He further argued that Fubara\u2019s uncertainty and lack of self-assurance are hindering his ability to lead effectively and respond to the escalating crisis.<\/p>\n

In closing, Omokri urged Governor Fubara to quickly develop self-realization and embrace the full scope of his authority. He compared the governor\u2019s confusion to that of a child who, upon hearing their name, looks around as if expecting someone else to respond. \u201cYou are the Governor. The President accepts and understands that. Act like the Governor that you are,\u201d Omokri wrote, calling on Fubara to fully step into his role.<\/p>\n

Omokri\u2019s critique offers a sobering reminder that leadership requires not only the possession of authority but the full exercise of it. He concluded his article with a metaphor: “Do not be like a slave who has been freed yet still acts like a slave.” The message was clear\u2014Governor Fubara must take ownership of his position, stop looking to others for validation, and govern with the confidence and responsibility required of his office.<\/p>\n

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Reno Omokri has voiced sharp criticism of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the governor\u2019s recent appearance on Channels Television\u2019s Politics Today, where he expressed surprise and dismay that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mentioned only his name when addressing the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. Omokri\u2019s article highlights concerns about Governor Fubara\u2019s grasp of his […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"tags":[59],"class_list":["post-51199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-featured"],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51199"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51201,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51199\/revisions\/51201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}