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PDP Prays For Yar’Adua
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has offered special prayers for President Umaru Yar’Adua and tasked state chapters of the party to organize special prayers for the ailing president who is receiving treatment in a Saudi hospital.
This is part of resolutions of the 49th meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) of the (PDP) which took place yesterday in Abuja.
The Resolutions Reads in part:
NEC commended the National Working Committee for the wise decision taken to exercise its powers as enshrined in Article 17.1 of the PDP Constitution in nominating the governorship candidate for Anambra State. NEC called on all stakeholders in Anambra State to rally round the candidate of the Party and warned against anti-party activities.
NEC mandated the National Legal Adviser to ensure that all pending court cases regarding the candidature of our Party in Anambra State are resolved in order not to jeopardize our campaign activities.
NEC also commended the constitution of the Campaign Committee for Anambra State under the able leadership of the Vice President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and expressed confidence that with all stakeholders cooperating with the campaign team and the Caretaker Committee, victory is assured.
Secondly, NEC commended the Vice President and The Fund Raising Committee for their efforts in collecting funds for the building of the new National Secretariat. About 4.9 Billion Naira has so far been collected. NEC further directed the National Working Committee to immediately commence the process for the award of contract for the new National Secretariat.
Thirdly, NEC observed cases of indiscipline still exist in the Party and re-emphasized its earlier position on stemming this. It therefore directed that henceforth, any member who takes the Party to court without exhausting the internal conflict resolution mechanism as enshrined in Article 21.1 (1) of the PDP Constitution be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for severe and prompt sanctions.
Furthermore, NEC declared that any member of our Party that supports or sponsors a candidate from another political Party in any election is guilty of anti-party activity and will be punished accordingly.
NEC expressed its total confidence in the capability of President Yar’Adua to discharge his duties and warned those playing politics with his health to have a rethink.
NEC commended Nigerians for their goodwill, solidarity and prayers for President Umaru Musa whose health has steadily been improving and is determined to return as soon as possible to continue his good works.
In a similar vein, NEC condemned in strong terms the call by some disgruntled opposition politicians on the President to resign from office. NEC particularly frowned at the dirty antics employed by some of these politicians in forging the names of some prominent Nigerians in an attempt to gain unmerited legitimacy.
Finally, since this is the last meeting for the year, NEC wished Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Justus Awaji, Abuja
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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