Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Saturday insisted that he remains the governor of Rivers State, brushing aside moves by the state House of Assembly to impeach him as political tensions continue to rise.
The governor made the declaration during the grand finale of the 2026 Nigerian Ports Authority Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament, where he sought to reassure residents and observers that governance and security in the state remain intact.
Fubara said the successful hosting of the week-long international tournament demonstrated that his administration was functioning effectively despite the political crisis.
“I’m here. I’m still the Governor of Rivers State, and we will continue to do what we promised the Rivers people that we would do,” he said.
He praised the organisers of the polo tournament, noting that the absence of any security incident throughout the event sent a positive signal to the global community.
According to him, the president of the polo club had confidently told the world that the competition was held without incident, a development he described as proof that Rivers State is safe.
“That is the most important thing, and that is the basic responsibility of the government,” the governor added
