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LG Boss Condemns APC Violence In Rumuche
The Executive Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chief Tom Aliezi has warned against the use of violence by desperate politicians to subdue their opponents in the area.
He warned that nobody or group of persons has the monopoly of power and right to deprive others their freedom of association.
Aliezi said this, last Monday, while speaking with newsmen in Emohua, the local government headquarters on the recent violence between members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area loyal to Senator Magnus Abe and another faction loyal to former Governor Chibuike Amaechi in Rumuche community in Emohua Local Government Area, last Sunday.
He advised that politicians should concentrate on how to gain the support of the electorates, rather than thinking of how to harm each other.
According to reports, violence erupted when members of the APC loyal to Amaechi invaded the venue of a meeting of another faction of APC loyal to Magnus Abe, destroying their canopies, chairs and food items.
The Emohua chief security officer condemned the desperation by both factions of the APC, and advised members of APC not to cause tension in the area that has been enjoying peace for some time.
Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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