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Rivers Monarchs Condemn Sack Of Six Police Officers

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9 years ago

February 1, 2017

Traditional rulers in Rivers State have risen stoutly in condemnation of the dismissal by the police high command of six police officers attached to the Governor of the State, Chief Nyesom Wike, with a call to the Inspector General of Police to revisit the issue for the sake of peace and justice.
The monarchs, who made the condemnation during the 105th Quarterly General Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt last Monday noted with dismay that the six police officers were dismissed for merely carrying out their legitimate duty of protecting their principal, Governor Wike.
Speaking on behalf of the monarchs in his address, the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty King Dandeson Douglas Jaja decried a situation where some senior police officers, who played ignoble roles during the December 10, 2016 legislative rerun polls in the state are still in the state discharing their normal duties, while the six sacked police officers and the entire governor’s security details had been withdrawn.
“This means that of all the 36 Governors of this country, only our Governor is unprotected except by Almighty God. We, as Royal fathers of the state are alarmed at this dangerous situation. As Royal fathers, we do not want to be partisan, but we also want to use this medium to call on the Inspector General of Police to revisit the dismissal of these six police officers”, he said.
King Jaja also called on well meaning Nigerians, especially President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on the Inspector General of Police to restore Governor Wike’s security details to their former positions, while appealing to other traditional rulers in the country to add their voices to this issue and prevail on the Federal Government to restore the governor’s security details.
While commending Governor Wike’s giant development strides in less than two years in office, he noted that the economic downturn in the country has not deterred him from fulfilling promises made to traditional rulers in the state, and thanked him for the even spread of road projects in the three senatorial districts of the state.
The monarch, who is also the Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, expressed delight that the Rivers State Government has set the ball rolling for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the State, stressing that Governor Wike was destined to be on the saddle to see the celebration through, and thanked him for appointing the Amanyanabo of Grand Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa-Pepple and His Majesty, Eze (Dr.) Samuel Amaechi into the Golden Jubilee celebration committee.
While interacting with newsmen shortly after the meeting, King Jaja disclosed that the traditional rulers would follow up their call for the restoration of Governor Wike’s security details with petitions to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police.
He said the promise by Governor Wike to provide cars to the traditional rulers and also construct a befitting secretariat for them was a welcome development, stressing that the governor has always shown that he keeps his words and promises.
“As a fall out, we may request government to give us another site for a bigger premises for the secretariat”, he added.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.