Why I said “Let Them Bark”- Fubara Breaks Silence as Impeachment Storm Gathers in Rivers

Governor Siminalayi has broken his silence on the impeachment proceedings against him, declaring that he would not be distracted by what he described as paid lies and deliberate attempts to provoke him.
Speaking during a church service marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, the governor said his calm posture amid mounting political pressure was intentional, insisting that those attacking him lacked understanding of the situation.
Fubara revisited his controversial remark that “dogs bark when they don’t understand,” explaining that he chose silence over confrontation because he was confident in his position and in God.
“I don’t shout and I don’t complain because I know what I have. I have God, and that is supreme,” the governor said, urging residents of Rivers State to remain calm despite the political tension.
He accused some individuals, including a former Head of Service, of being “paid or coerced to lie” against him, stressing that such narratives were designed to distract and destabilise his administration.
The governor reassured the people that peace would ultimately prevail in the state, describing stability as the most important priority of his government.
“What matters is peace for this dear state, and by the special grace of God, we will achieve it,” he added.
Fubara’s comments come amid escalating moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach him, a development that has deepened the political crisis in the state.
Despite the pressure, the governor maintained that he would not be drawn into verbal battles, choosing instead to remain focused on governance and trusting in divine guidance as events unfold.
His remarks signal a posture of restraint rather than retreat, as Rivers State braces for the next phase of a political showdown whose outcome remains uncertain.