Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has admitted to being depressed over the situation in the state.
Fubara's remark followed the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State.
Following the development, Fubara was suspended for six months while a sole administrator oversees the affairs of the state.
The political crisis in Rivers State stemmed from the face-off between Fubara and his estranged political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
Addressing some Muslim faithful who came to pay him Sallah homage at his private residence, Fubara said: “We assumed that I might feel a bit depressed because of the situation, maybe because of what we are seeing but might not understand.
“But in everything, we have decided to give glory to the Almighty God, so in this season of sharing, love, sacrifice, I want you people to know that I key into your period of festivals.
“You have said it already that our dreams and vision for this state is the society that no man should be oppressed.
“It's a very important virtue in the cause of this struggle, please be patient and don't allow anybody to push you into any form of provocation.
“What they want is to destroy this state, what they want is to create problem, and deny you that means of livelihood that you have here and we will not allow it.
“We will continue to operate in a peaceful manner and continue to respect every constituted authority to ensure that this state remains the envy of every other state in Nigeria.”
