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Why Rivers People’ll Vote Out Failed APC Govt -Wike …Poll’ll Define Nigeria’s Future –US Envoy
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari spent his failed time in government struggling to generate security crisis in Rivers State because he was not interested in the growth of the state.
He lamented that for close to four years, President Buhari deliberately refused to grant any request for assistance from the Rivers State Government.
Wike spoke during the PDP campaign rally for Ahoada East Local Government Area at the Ahoada Temporary Stadium, last Wednesday.
He said the people of Rivers State were determined to vote for Atiku Abubakar and other PDP candidates because the APC was a ‘fraudulent’ party that should be sent to the political wilderness.
“Instead, the Buhari administration instigates crisis because they want to generate confusion”, he said.
The governor noted that Rivers people will overwhelmingly vote for Atiku Abubakar because they want a leader that willl make an impact in the state.
“Atiku Abubakar will bring back the Industrial Estate in Ahoada and also revive our ports. The Buhari administration lacks knowledge of the fundamentals of development, hence, they must be voted out”, he said.
He announced the award of a contract for the construction of Government Secondary School, while the reconstruction of Western Ahoada County High School will be completed before the election.
The governor stated that the process for the siting of the two faculties of the Rivers State University in Ahoada is on track, adding that the project has been included in the 2019 Budget.
“If you don’t vote for PDP, the armed robbers of APC will stop the citing of the two faculties in Ahoada”, he said.
While urging the people of Ahoada East Local Government Area to remain with the PDP, he noted that there has been no benefit from the APC-led Federal Government in the area.
The Rivers State PDP Chairman; Bro Felix Obuah expressed happiness that Ahoada people appreciate the good works of Wike and have agreed to reciprocate during the forthcoming elections.
Obuah presented Rivers West PDP Senatorial candidate, Mrs Betty Apiafi, PDP Candidate for Abua/Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency, Solomon Bob, PDP candidate for Ahoada East Constituency 1, Chibodum Ezu and PDP Candidate for Ahoada East Constituency 2, Edison Ehie.
PDP Candidate for Abua/Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency, Solomon Bob said the people are out to celebrate Wike, noting that the people will stand with the governor all the way.
PDP candidate for Ahoada East Constituency 2, Edison Ehie said the visit is an assurance that the people will vote the PDP, emphasising that the people irrespective of political affiliation support Wike.
He said that the youths will defend their votes, noting that nobody will steal votes in the area, explaining that total mobilisation has been carried out to ensure 100 percent victory.
Director General of the Rivers State Campaign Council, Amb Desmond Akawor said the mammoth crowd depicts the support of Ekpeye people for Wike.
He said that the governor’s bold entry into Ahoada East Local Government Area was due to his outstanding projects delivery in the areas of health and education.
Meanwhile, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington has stated that the forthcoming elections would define the future of the country, urging all stakeholders to promote credible and peaceful elections.
Addressing journalists after meeting with the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt, last Wednesday, Symington declared that all institutions of government must do what is right.
He said: “All of the institutions of government must do what is right. Election is not a matter of life and death.
“It is a matter of defining the future of Nigeria. There must be free, fair and credible elections”.
He said that the idea of a free people with the ability to make free decisions remains the most important idea in the world.
Symington said: “I am quite confident that on Election Day, the sons and daughters of the powerful will not be out there causing violence”.
He urged people to have the courage to reject any call for them to be engaged in violence during the elections.
On the campaigns, he charged the electorate to always ask their political leaders to outline ways through which they will actualize their promises.
He said that President Muhammadu Buhari of the APC and the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku believe in the votes of the people making a difference during the polls.
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RSG Approves Full Rehabilitation of State Secretariat …Unveils Housing Scheme for Civil Servants, Honours Veterans
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eteh Ibas (Rtd), has approved the complete rehabilitation and modernization of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex to enhance efficiency and productivity in the civil service.
Ibas made the announcement at the 2025 Civil Service Week Gala and Awards Ceremony held at Banquet Hall, Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday,.
He disclosed that “initiative is designed to transform the secretariat into a modern, efficient and conducive work environment, directly supporting the civil servants who form the backbone of the state’s governance.”
The Administrator also approved the provision of 106 housing units for civil servants in the State.
Ibas paid glowing tribute to retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, describing them as the bedrock of the state’s administration.
He stated that the awards ceremony was a symbol of deep appreciation for decades of sacrifice, resilience, and commitment.
“These interventions are designed to not only recognize your service, but also to improve your welfare in tangible and lasting ways,” the Administrator stated.
“We must build an administration that is efficient, effective, and truly citizen-centric,” he added.
The Administrator urged serving officers to draw inspiration from their predecessors and strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of citizens.
He emphasized the importance of embracing innovation, technology, and continuous training to build a civil service equipped for the future.
The Acting Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, in her welcome address, described the civil service as the “engine room of government” and expressed profound gratitude to the Administrator for his unwavering support and commitment to its modernization.“
“A society that does not honour its heroes is not worthy of emulation,” Dr. Brown remarked, lauding the retirees as torchbearers of discipline and loyalty.
She pledged to build on their legacy through reforms and innovation, projecting that the Rivers State Civil Service would become a model of efficiency and transparency by 2030.
Speaking on behalf of the retirees, President of the Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Sir Promise Njowhor,
expressed heartfelt appreciation for the historic recognition.
“For once, since the creation of the State, we are being honoured,” Njowhor said, adding, “Our morale has been lifted.”
He pledged the association’s continuous support for government programmes, describing the body of experienced retirees as a resource available to contribute to state development.
The rehabilitation of the State Secretariat and the new housing scheme represent a major investment in the infrastructure and dignity of public service in Rivers State, signaling a new era of support for the civil servants who drive the government’s policies and programmes.
The Tide reports that the Administrator also conferred awards of meritorious service on retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in the State
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 20 out of the 23 local government areas in the just concluded local government election in the State, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched three local governments.
According to the results released by the Rivers State independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), yesterday, the APC won the chairmanship seats in Abua/Odual, Andoni, Opobo Nkoro, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Okrika, Ogu/Bolo and Khana local government areas.
APC also won in Gokana, Tai, Oyigbo, Bonny, Eleme, Etche, Omuna, Akuku Toru, Asari Toru, Degema, Ikwerre and Emohua local government areas.
The Commission, however, said the PDP won in Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor, and Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government areas.
Chairman of the Commission, Dr Michael Odey, who announced the results at the Commission headquarters in Port Harcourt, said Ofori Owolabi of the APC scored 28,755 votes to emerge winner of the election for Abua Odual while Solomon Ochomma, also of the APC, emerged chairman elect for Ahoada East after scoring 54,509 votes.
Odey said Eugene Epelle also of the APC scored 84,125 votes to emerge winner in Ahoada West, while Bob Fubara was elected the chairman-elect for Akuku Toru after scoring 63,593 votes.
Similarly APC chairmanship candidate Lucky Otuo Promise emerged chairman-elect for Andoni after scoring a total of 126,181 votes, APC’s George Onengiyeofori emerged winner in Asari Toru after scoring 56,383 votes, while Pepple Blessing Abinye garnered 13,543 votes to emerge winner in Bonny Local Government Area.
Other APC candidates elected include Michael John Williams who scored 16,536 votes to emerge chairman-elect for Degema Local Government; Obarlllormate Ollor (77,452) for Eleme; Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd (114,380) for Emohua; Njoku Boniface (100,649) for Etche; Confidence Deekor (96,478) for Gokana, while Wobodo Charles got 62,746 votes to emerge winner in Ikwerre Local Government Area.
Other APC winners from the APC include Akuro Tobins (32,285 votes) for Okrika; Hon Obasi Uchechukwu (38,530) for Omuma; James A James (38,822) for Opobo Nkoro; Vincent Nemieboka (36,374) for Ogu/Bolo; Hon Mbakpone Okpe (70,080) for Tai LGA, while in Oyigbo, Okechukwu Akara scored 101,495 votes to emerge winner.
Meanwhile, the RSIEC chairman announced Dr Gift Worlu of the PDP with 328,823 votes to emerge winner in Obio Akpor; Shedrack Ogbogu, also of the PDP, scored 51,051 votes for Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area, while in Port Harcourt City, Sir Alwell Ihunda garnered 235,054 votes for PDP to emerge winner.
The APC also cleared the councillorship seats in Abua/Odual, Andoni, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Okrika, Ogu/Bolo and Khana, Oyigbo, Bonny, Eleme, Etche,Tai, Khana Opobo/Nkoro and Degema local government areas.
Similarly APC councillorship candidates also emerged winners in Asari Toru, Degema, Akuku Toru, Gokana and Khana while PDP cleared the councillorship seats in Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt city, and Ogba Egbema/ Ndoni Local Government Areas
Meanwhile, the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions has passed a vote of confidence on the just concluded local government election in the State.
National Chairman of the forum, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, said this in an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt.
Eri said all the chairmen across the country were in Port Harcourt to monitor the election as well as gain experience in an election under emergency rule.
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