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PDP Uncovers APC’s Plots To Disrupt Guber Polls

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7 years ago

March 8, 2019

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has raised fresh alarm over suspected plots by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the governorship and state House of Assembly elections in the state tomorrow.
A statement signed on behalf of the state PDP Chairman, Bro Felix Obuah, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jerry Needam, reads, “The attention of the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers State, Bro Felix Obuah has been drawn to yet another plot by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to live true to their threats by throwing the State into turmoil during the Saturday, March 9, 2019 Governorship and State Assembly Elections.
“Among others, according to the information, the faction of the APC has printed Election Monitoring Tags for their thugs to disguise as both agents of other political parties and other authorized monitors to enable them have access to the polling units and collation centres to wreak havoc and seize the opportunity to snatch the ballot boxes.
“It should be noted, and the security agencies should also be reminded and duly informed that the APC is not taking part in the elections and has no business deploying their agents and, or thugs to the polling units and collation centres during the Saturday, March 9, 2019, Governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Rivers State.
“We know these APC members in our different communities and polling units, therefore we urge our teeming supporters and indeed all Rivers people to report to security agents any member of the APC seen wearing any tags under any guise howsoever, on election day, on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
“The general public should please take note and remain alert to checkmate these miscreants and protect your votes”, the party added.
Meanwhile, barely 48 hours to the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections, Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Philemon Kingoli has raised an alarm over alleged plans by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area to disrupt Saturday’s election.
Kingoli, who disclosed this to newsmen, yesterday, said part of the plot was to come up with an unsubstantiated allegation against him in order to pave the way for hoodlums to unleash mayhem in Okrika.
He further alleged that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area, David Okumgba had led some security operatives to hijack election materials in Okrika, insisting that people saw him carrying out the illegal act.
Earlier, Okumgba had accused Kingoli of threatening members of the APC not to come out for Saturday’s polls in the area.
But in his reaction, Kingoli described the allegations of the APC chieftain as cheap blackmail, pointing out that it was the same approach the APC adopted to bring soldiers into the area in the guise of receiving information of hired thugs coming into the area with weapons to cause havoc during the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Dennis Naku

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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

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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3 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.