Governor Similanayi Fubara has mocked the camp of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, by declaring that he still holds “the red biro.”
The statement was made by Fubara through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, during a Crossover service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Opobo Town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, early on January 1.
At the service, Fubara expressed unshakable faith in God’s power to defeat those he described as “self-styled enemies” of the state and its people.
As part of the service, Fubara led the congregation in a song of gallantry, with attendees singing along to the words: “At the mention of Your name (God), every knee shall bow. At the mention of Your name, every tongue confess. That You are Lord, You are Lord, You are King, You are King of kings.”
Fubara emphasized that the lyrics were not just meant to comfort but to inspire confidence in God as the guiding force for greater victories in the coming year.
“The Red Biro is still filled. It is still here with me. Every plan of the enemy will continue to fail,” Fubara declared.
Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Oko-Jaja of the Anglican Diocese of Niger Delta, who conducted the service, reflected on the challenges of 2024, including conspiracies, blackmail, economic hardship, and illness.
Despite these struggles, Oko-Jaja praised God for helping them persevere through it all.
He encouraged the congregation to remain hopeful, assuring them that in 2025, God would continue to uplift and bless them, leading them to victory.
The Bishop also prayed for peace, unity, and the continued development of the state in alignment with the key objectives outlined in the state’s 2025 Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development.
