A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State to be wary of the antics of hypocrites as he clocks 50.
Showunmi said that while he would never support anyone playing God in the life of another person, Fubara should however not forget those who held the ladder for him while climbing up and must therefore prioritise good governance above every other consideration.
The PDP leader disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, issued to rejoice with the Rivers governor on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
Showunmi urged Fubara to “Beware of friends who scream your praises, and never forget to always find space to reconnect with yourself, within yourself.
“It is the nature of people to praise today and curse immediately when the tides turn and you have fewer favours to dispense. It is especially so in that environment where you operate.
“I have been around long enough to see them for the hypocrites they are, nevertheless, I trust that you will take things in your strides.”
The PDP leader disclosed that Fubara must always remember that he is governor today by the efforts of men and the grace of God, he must therefore use the enviable position to impact his space and do as much good as he can to all that comes his way.
Showunmi said, “Amongst the words of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida that have stayed with me and will stay with me forever is what I wish to gift you on the occasion of your Golden jubilee.
“He is said to have said that when climbing onto the top of the leadership ladder, someone or some people own the ladder you use to climb and that as you climb they become smaller in one’s eyes for you are elevated by the ascension.
“They will keep their ladder, the top will get very hot for you at some point as it has for all at the top sometimes, if you treat the owners of the ladder mindfully, they will produce the ladder for your climb down otherwise they will leave you to jump down with its attendant consequences.”
Showunmi added that Fubara must therefore put in his best in leadership, and create new leaders for the greatness of Rivers State while the Almighty God who is a mighty man of battle will continue to uphold his government and family.
