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No Vacancy In Brick House -Banigo …Thanks PDP For Renewed Mandate …Excellent Performance, Responsible For Wike’s Victory -Obuah

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7 years ago

October 3, 2018

The Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo Support Group for Governor Wike has reiterated the fact that there is no vacancy in the Rivers State Brick House.
The group made this assertion in a statement made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt, yesterday, to congratulate the State Chief Executive, Chief Nyesom Wike, on his emergence as the flag-bearer in the just concluded Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elective Gubernatorial Primaries in the state.
The group’s Publicity Secretary, Tamunobere Egille while thanking Wike and the stakeholders of the PDP for choosing Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo as his running mate in the upcoming gubernatorial elections, said the developmental strides so far achieved by the governor were an indication that the governor was the man to take Rivers State to the Promise Land, noting that there is no vacancy in the Brick House for now.
Similarly, the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has expressed gratitude to the State Chief Executive, Chief Nyesom Wike and critical stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for finding her worthy to be his running mate in the upcoming, 2019 General Elections.
In a statement in Government House, Port Harcourt, Banigo, who described Wike as a man with an exceptional leadership capacity, said she was poised to give the governor all the necessary support to ensure that Rivers State remains the best in the comity of states in Nigeria.
She called on the Rivers people to continue to support Wike because of his political will and commitment to develop Rivers State.
Meanwhile, as Governor Nyesom Wike’s victory in last Sunday’s Governorship Primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to resonate from within and outside the state, the Rivers State Chairman of the PDP, Bro. Felix Obuah has commended all delegates who cast their votes for a job well done, stressing that the governor remains the best candidate not only to win the 2019 Governorship election for the PDP, but to restore the lost glory of Rivers State that was destroyed under the former governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
Obuah, who spoke on the sidelines of the successful state governorship primary, which held at the Sharks Football Stadium, Port Harcourt, said the delegates took into cognizance, Wike’s phenomenal performance in all sectors of the economy within the timeframe of his three and half years in office, to vote overwhelmingly for him.
He expressed confidence that PDP would win the governorship election in the state come 2019, as according to him, the award-winning governor has met all the yardsticks as far as mandate delivery is concerned.
“To tell you the degree of confidence which Rivers people have in Governor Wike, if the Constitution allows for more than two tenures, I assure you that we would give all to him because he has exceeded all expectations; and as the adage says:’ If you thank one for the little he has done, he is likely to do more’”, Obuah submitted.
In his estimation, Obuah remarked that the rival All Progressives Congress (APC) was ‘out of reckoning’ as the party is torn in crises, adding, “To make matters worse, APC does not have a credible candidate to match Wike’s overwhelming popularity, acceptability and accomplishments”.
The state PDP chairman explained that the governor would continue to receive applause, adding “Even when his first tenure is yet to elapse, Governor Wike has demystified governance, posting myriads of achievements which his predecessor and current Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi could not achieve in eight years of his administration in spite of huge monthly allocations from federation account of over N40billion monthly”.
He went on: “Governor Wike has shown that prudent management of resources to achieve development is possible. He has made inroads in the judiciary, building state-of-the-art high courts, Industrial Court, Judges’ Quarters and a befitting Secretariat for the Nigerian Bar Association, among others”.
Obuah also lauded the fine network of durable roads and other robust infrastructural projects which dot the nooks and crannies of the state, stressing that these are the parameters that would guide the electorate to re-elect Wike for a second term.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 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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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

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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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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

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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.