Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his indifference towards returning to office, stating that his “spirit has already left” the position. Fubara made this remark during a service of songs held in Port Harcourt on Sunday, May 11, in honor of the late elder statesman Edwin Clark.

The event, organized by the Rivers Elders Forum, was attended by several prominent figures who referred to Fubara as “Governor” and condemned his suspension, urging for an immediate reversal of the decision. However, Fubara distanced himself from these sentiments, labeling them as personal opinions that may not contribute to peace in the state.

“Not everything is by oshogbe,” Fubara said, suggesting a preference for calm and strategic action over confrontation. He added, “Do you even know if I want to go back there? My spirit has already left there.”

Fubara also warned that some of his well-meaning supporters’ actions had unintentionally escalated tensions, making his situation more difficult. He urged the attendees to focus on celebrating Edwin Clark’s legacy rather than turning the event into a political congregation.

Fubara praised Clark for living a selfless life and advocating for the Niger Delta region. The suspended governor’s comments come after President Bola Tinubu suspended him, his deputy, and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly on March 18 amid political turmoil involving Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike.