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Jonathan vs Amaechi : Group Berates Abuja Politicians
The Rivers leadership Advancement Foundation (RIVLEAF), an association of ex-student union leaders in Rivers State has described the purported rift between Governor Chibuike Amaechi and President Goodluck Jonathan as the handiwork of Abuja-based politicians.
The president of the foundation , Sir Alex Wele, who said this during the inauguration of the Etche and Omuma chapters of the foundation last weekend at Okehi, also warned Abuja based politicians against spreading false rumour in the state.
Sir Wele, who is a special adviser to the River State Governor said that both Governor Amaechi and President Jonathan have cordial relationship, and urged the people of the state to disregard any purported rumour of misunderstanding between them.
In his word, : these same people are trying to sow seed of discord between Amaechi and Jonathan because of 2015.
“There is no problem between Amaechi and Jonathan. All that you are hearing is politics”, he said.
He said that both the people of Etche and Omuma owe debts of gratitude to Governor Amaechi for developing their area, noting that this the time to pay back.
The RIVLEAF president also urged the people to be prepared for one man one vote in 2015 as only the people will decide who takes over from the governor.
A member of the National Assembly representing Etche and Omuma Federal Constituency, Hon Ogbonna Nwuke, urged the people not to shift their attention from the governor as the crisis would soon be resolved.
Hon Nwuke, who described the crisis rocking Nigeria to misplacement of youth vibrancy, said that Governor Amaechi was tackling this problem through his robust youth programme.
The chairman of Etche Local Government Area, Barrister Reginald Ukwuoma said that before the advent of the Amaechi’s administration, Etche was without a viable government presence, contending that this situation has , however, been changed by the government.
He described as satanic, those criticizing lack of Amaechi’s presence in Etche, and urged the people to rise to the demand of the moment, by giving their total and unflinching support to Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
Earlier, the chairman of the occasion, High Chief Ambrose Nwuzi said that Amaechi’s model of leadership should be emulated by all leaders in the country.
High Chief Nwuzi also urged RIVLEAF not to relent in its current sensitization campaign across the state.
Meanwhile the chairman of Emohua Local Government Council, Hon Allen Nma has warned politicians in Rivers State against gambling with the future of their communities and the state in the name of politics.
Hon Nma, who gave the warning last Saturday while speaking at Ogbakiri in Emohua Local Government Area , during the return and reintegration of sons and daughters of Oduoha after a protracted communal crisis, said those gambling with the future of the state are not working for the interest and future of the state.
He urged the youths to always be of good behaviour and shun evil tendencies and things that would create confusion to their communities.
Hon Allen regretted that those who have benefitted from the present administration are working against and criticizing the same government, advised the youths not to be used to cause crisis in the state.
Speaking at the occasion, the former Chief Registrar of the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Emmanuel Ngozi Acheru, who led over 200 members of the community back home expressed happiness that peace has finally returned home, noted that ‘ what was not achieved by external mediators has been achieved by ourselves”.
Dr Acheru commended the Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi, Dr Peter Odili, Rev Ignatius Kattey, Ogbakor Ikwerre Convention and others for their efforts.
He pledged to maintain peace in the area as he announced the abolition of Rumueziokwu community formed in the heat of the crisis.
According to him, “all those bearing the title of chief from Rumueziokwu community should be dropped such titles.
“The paramount ruler of Ogbakiri and Oduoha should be accorded due recognition while the title, “traditional prime minister from Rumueziokwu should be dropped”, he advised.
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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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