With God on our side, Rivers’ challenges are surmountable – Fubara

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says he is confident about the state’s ability to overcome governance challenges, declaring that divine support will sustain its leadership, institutions, and communities.

Fubara, represented by Ngozi Odu, his deputy, spoke on Sunday at the 2026 Holy Ghost rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, the state capital.

He said the state government draws strength from its faith in God, describing the theme of the rally, “The all-sufficient God”, as timely and reassuring.

“With the Almighty God on our side, our challenges are surmountable, and our future remains hopeful,” the governor said.

According to him, the theme serves as a reminder that in the face of uncertainty, God remains an unfailing source of wisdom, strength, provision, and grace.

He added that when human ability reaches its limit, God’s sufficiency prevails.

Fubara commended the RCCG for its continued prayers for Rivers state and Nigeria, praising the church for promoting moral values, unity, and faith among citizens.

Delivering a sermon from Genesis 17:1, Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the RCCG, described God as all-sufficient and capable of meeting every human need.

Adeboye said the God who created all things also has the power to repair and restore them.

He noted that while human effort, including medical intervention, may reach its limits, there comes a point where only God can intervene to reverse seemingly hopeless situations.

Adesoji Oni, pastor in charge of the Rivers family of the RCCG, said the Port Harcourt Holy Ghost rally, which began in 2015, has grown into an annual gathering with significant impact on the state.

Oni said the rally has drawn thousands to the faith while touching lives both spiritually and physically.

He added that the church has expanded its outreach beyond preaching, citing its Christian social responsibility initiatives, including skills acquisition centres, maternity facilities, a rehabilitation centre for persons battling substance abuse, and an innovative mind hub across the state.

Rivers state has been embroiled in a political crisis stemming from a protracted feud between Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

On January 8, the Rivers house of assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Fubara and his deputy.

The lawmakers began the process after Major Jack, leader of the assembly, read allegations of gross misconduct against Fubara, endorsed by 26 members of the house.

The current crisis in the state escalated shortly after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule imposed on Rivers and following Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).