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Crisis Rocks Rivers CAN
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has started spreading to the opposition party ,the Action Congress of Nigeria ( ACN) in the state following suspension and counter suspension of top members of the party in the state.
Twenty four hours after the announcement of the suspension of the National Treasurer of the party, Mr Kenneth Kobani, and four others by the state acting Chairman,Mr Esuku M Esuku,the party has also announced the suspension of Mr Esuku for an alleged financial misappropriation and collection of money from an opposing party.
In a press statement yesterday, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) alleged that Mr Esuku was suspended based on information that the acting Chairman collected financial inducement to register members and to work for the Governor of Rivers State, Rt.Hon Chibuike Amaechi.
The statement signed by the State Secretary, Mr Amonibia Akolo and the Chairman of the Chairmen’s Forum of ACN, Mr Hope Onyeche further alleged that the acting chairman collected the sum of N4million which has not been accounted for,N8million from Independent Electoral Commission for the conduct of local government election.
The party, however asked the suspended party chairman to return the party’s property in his possession, alleging that the chairman was working with the state government to register members for African Progressives Congress (APC)
According to the statement,’’ by these actions, Mr Esuku has demonstrated that he is contemptible, selfish, a non serious party man, and someone that should not be trusted by the people”.
The party, therefore, stated that Mr Esuku’s action of working with the Rivers State government was personal and selfish, and not in the interest of ACN and Rivers people.
The party alleged that Mr Esuku’s action of an accepting bribe from the Rivers State Government was unhealthy and not in the spirit of the ACN.
‘’The party, therefore, in its emergency meeting yesterday in Port Harcourt, considered it expedient and resolved to suspend Mr Esuku M. Esuku from the party in accordance with the rules and regulations, and relevant statutory provisions of the party’s Constitution.
The party also refuted the statement credited to Esuku M. Esuku purporting to have suspended some principal officers of the party, including the National Treasurer, Hon Kenneth Kobani and state Publicity Secretary, Jerry Needam, describing it as false and misleading”, and therefore, urged the general public to discountenance the alleged suspension.
Meanwhile, the governorship candidate of the party in the 2011 elections, Dr Abiye Precious Sekibo has dismissed the suspension of Hon Kenneth Kobani, Jerry Needam, Lolo Ibieneye and Alali Green, explaining that the action of the acting chairman was to destabilise the party, which has remained the only voice of the opposition in the state.
Dr Sekibo said there was no meeting where the party took the decision to suspend the five members in the state.
He accused Esuku of selling out to justify monetary inducements he might have received, urging members of the ACN, Rivers people and the general public to discountenance the false announcement.
The former Secretary to the State Government maintained that the party stands for the interest of Rivers people and against the injustice done to them.
‘’As a people-oriented party, we’ll continue to protect and promote the welfare of Rivers people and ensure their hard earned resources and taxes are judiciously spent’, he said.
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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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