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‘Dogs Bark When They Don’t Understand’ — Fubara speaks amid impeachment saga
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that peace remains the most critical need of the state, dismissing criticisms against his administration with a veiled jab that “dogs bark when they don’t understand.”
The governor made the remarks on Sunday at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, during an Inter-Denominational Church Service held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
Speaking before congregants, Fubara expressed confidence that divine intervention would restore calm to the state, insisting that he was unfazed by political attacks because of his faith in God.
“When we were marking the New Year Day, I said something: dogs bark when they don’t understand,” the governor said.
“The reason I don’t complain is that I know what I have. I have the Supreme God. I want you to relax. What is important in this our dear state is peace, and we will get it.”
Although he did not mention names, the comments were widely interpreted as a veiled reference to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, many of whom are believed to be loyal to the former governor.
Fubara has been embroiled in a prolonged political crisis with Wike and the state legislature, a conflict that has deepened divisions within the political structure of Rivers State.
The tension escalated on Thursday when the House of Assembly issued a third impeachment notice against the governor within three years, citing alleged infractions.
Despite the growing pressure, Fubara maintained a calm tone, urging residents to remain steadfast and hopeful, while stressing that peace, not political rivalr, should be the priority for the state at this critical time.
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