Fubara Reacts As Rivers Former Head Of Service Accuses Him Of Orchestrating Oil Pipeline Attacks

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed allegations made by former Head of Service Dr. George Nweke, calling them false and politically motivated.

Nweke had accused Fubara of orchestrating attacks on oil facilities and the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex to prevent his impeachment.

He made these claims during a press briefing in Abuja, days after being removed from office by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibom Ete Ibas.

During the press conference, Nweke claimed that Fubara instructed his suspended Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, to set fire to the Assembly complex amid the state’s political crisis.

He also alleged that the governor had plans to destroy lawmakers’ residential quarters and misused state funds for personal interests.

In his response, Fubara issued a statement rejecting Nweke’s claims, calling them ridiculous.

He also refuted allegations that he was involved in meetings to support Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential bid or that he conspired to attack national assets.

Fubara emphasized that he has always advocated for peace in Rivers State despite political tensions.

He accused Nweke of being pressured or paid to spread falsehoods and urged the public to ignore the accusations.

The suspended governor described Nweke’s allegations as an attempt to undermine his administration and disrupt ongoing peace efforts initiated by President Bola Tinubu.

The statement reads, “My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nweke aired on Channels Television on Friday the 28th of March 2025.

“Ordinarily, I would not have responded to his claims, but to correct the erroneous impression such allegations may create in the minds of the people, and the disaffection it is bound to cause in the state and the country.

“First, on the claim that he was aware of my discussions and plans to support Bala Mohammed’s alleged 2027 presidential bid. It is laughable that Dr Nweke would be part of any high-level political meeting as Head of Service, much more sitting in my alleged night meetings with Bala Mohammed and militants like he claimed. Howbeit, none of such meetings ever held.

“The truth is that the whole world knew when the Bauchi State Governor, as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum visited the State, and there was nothing secret about the visits.

“It is also ludicrous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and other National assets in the State, as there was no time I held any meeting with militants or any criminal group to destabilise the State.

“It is on record that I have been at the forefront preaching peace in the State even in the face of obvious provocations.

“The truth is that Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised, and whatever he is saying is only aimed at fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me.

“I call on all well-meaning Nigerians and the good people of Rivers State to disregard everything said by Dr. Nwaeke as they are mere desperate attempts to discredit me and my administration, and undermine the peace process by Mr. President.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Governor siminalayi Fubara previously refuted claims linking him to militant groups, warning against attempts to stir unrest or disrupt the state’s economy in his name.