Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, has appreciated President Bola Tinubu and the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for his victory at the Supreme Court.

Politics Nigeria reports that the Supreme Court had dismissed Tonye Cole’s appeal against Fubara’s election on Thursday, January 25.

Reacting to judgement, Fubara declared his resolve to remain committed to the purpose for which he was elected.

The governor said his triumph at the apex court had laid to rest the legal battles that added to the distractions his administration grappled with in the last eight months.

Fubara expressed gratitude to God for His help and to President Tinubu “for his fatherly role” concerning the internal crisis and the litigation against his election.

The governor in a statement signed by his special assistant, media, Boniface Onyedi, also extended gratitude to Wike, whom he described as his “Oga”, for all his support.

“About an hour ago, the Supreme Court revalidated our mandate in the election. It is a victory for the entire State,” Fubara said.

“It is important for us to note that we need this victory to consolidate the purpose of governance. Prior, we have had a few distractions here and there.

“And the good news that came to us this morning is a refreshing  strength that will encourage us to continue the good works in governance.

“We have a dream of making it a highly competitive State that will measure, if not up to Lagos but close to becoming like Lagos. We can only achieve this in an atmosphere of peace.

“So I am calling on everyone, not just on our internal issue but those members from other parties, the issue is settled, come and let’s build the Rivers State of our dream.

“We will continue to protect and provide the basic needs of governance to everyone who is doing business and who lives in Rivers State,” the governor added.