{
  "id": 18723696,
  "title": "Rivers: 'Time of war is over, it's now time for peace' - Fubara declares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/rivers-time-of-war-is-over-its-now-time-for-peace-fubara-declares",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T13:14:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/rivers-time-of-war-is-over-its-now-time-for-peace-fubara-declares/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared an end to the era of conflict in the state's politics, calling for a new era of peace. Addressing an All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara lamented the hardships the state has endured due to prolonged fighting. He emphasized that leaders, supporters, and the people of Rivers have all suffered as a result of this strife.\n\nFubara stated, \"The time of war is over; it's time for peace. We cannot continue to fight and expect the state to move forward.\" He urged all stakeholders to put aside past grievances, urging them to come together for the betterment of the state. \"We need peace to grow, and peace will only come if leaders and followers agree to forgive and move on,\" he added.\n\nAccording to Fubara, the past battles have only resulted in pain and division. He argued that the people of Rivers have borne the brunt of the conflict, while leaders engaged in these disputes. \"We have wasted enough time fighting. Now is the time to build. Now is the time to work for the people,\" he concluded.",
  "summary": "Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says the time for war in the state's politics is over, stating that it is now time for peace. Fubara said this on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt. According to the Governor, Rivers State has been through enough fighting, adding that […] Rivers: 'Time of war is over, it's now time for peace'…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}