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Rivers not a Christian state—Asari Dokubo tells Gov Fubara

By Daudu John

June 08, 2023

Rivers not a Christian state—Asari Dokubo tells Gov Fubara

Former Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo has maintained that Rivers State is not a Christian state.

According to the Daily Post, Dokubo was reacting to Fubara’s remark on assumption of office that Rivers State is a Christian state.

During a live Facebook session, the former Niger Delta warlord lamented that Fubara started his tenure on the wrong footing.

He stressed that such a comment goes against the principles of inclusivity and religious freedom.

Dokubo maintained that the governor lacked the authority to unilaterally declare the state a Christian one.

According to Dokubo: “I am using this medium to advise the governor, Sim Fubara, to better retract the statement.

“I want him to know that Rivers state is not and will never be a Christian state.

“With such a statement, I can say that the Governor is starting on a wrong footing.”