The apex court, on Thursday, dismissed the appeal of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tonye Cole and affirmed Fubara’s victory at the polls and declared him as the authentic Governor of Rivers State.
In a statement signed by Boniface Onyedi, his special assistant, media, the governor urged all stakeholders to join him in the task of building Rivers State.
“About an hour ago, the Supreme Court revalidated our mandate in the election. It is a victory for the entire state,” he said.
“It is important for us to note that we need this victory to consolidate the purpose of governance. Prior, we have had a few distractions here and there.”
“And the good news that came to us this morning is a refreshing strength that will encourage us to continue the good works in governance.
“We have a dream of making it a highly competitive State that will measure, if not up to Lagos but close to becoming like Lagos. We can only achieve this in an atmosphere of peace.
“So, I am calling on everyone, not just on our internal issue but those members from other parties, the issue is settled, come and let’s build the Rivers State of our dream.
“We will continue to protect and provide the basic needs of governance to everyone, who is doing business and who lives in Rivers State.
“We would address our State very soon on the victory, but for now, let everybody be happy that one elephant is out of the road, the other one, by God’s help, will be resolved amicably and the family will be one.”
