On 28th April, 2024 the former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia while receiving the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State revealed that he would stop fighting for anything in Rivers State if Governor Fubara said he was no more interested in of being the Governor of the State.
According to a post made by Government House Media - Rivers State Via their Facebook account, the former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia said "I have taken a decision to be SIMplified. Where ever you go (Fubara), is where I will go. If you say tomorrow, you are no more interested in this position, I will also stop fighting for anything in Rivers State. But, God who gave you the opportunity will also give you all the wisdom, strength, power, and everything that it takes to govern the people of Rivers State and beyond."
On the other hand, the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara boasted that it did not matter the number of people that were standing with him, he would stand on the side of the truth, and he would not Govern the State on his knees.