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PDP Protests Irregularities In Kogi Assembly Poll

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7 years ago

March 13, 2019

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has protested alleged irregularities last Saturday’s House of Assembly election in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.
In a protest letter titled, ‘Protest Against Serious Irregularities In The State House of Assembly Election of March 9, 2019 in Olamagboro LGA, Kogi State’, the party listed such irregularities as massive vote buying, thuggery, criminal intimidation of PDP agents, threat to lives, among others by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The protest letter dated March 9, 2019 signed by PDP Leader, Olamagboro LGA; Alhaji Yahaya Alfa, Adams Olofu, Chairman, Olamagboro LGA, and Emmanuel Ekele, PDP Collation Officer, Olamagboro LGA, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, was addressed to the state’s INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), and copied the INEC Electoral Officer at the local government area.
The party alleged that midway into the voting process last Saturday by midday, masked thugs suspected to be of the APC, led by one Danjuma Abubakar, invaded Alagalami polling unit and carted away the two ballot boxes, while the INEC ad hoc staff were forced into a Toota Sienna vehicle allegedly belonging to the said Abubakar, which was accompanied with a Toyota Tundra to an unknown destination.
It maintained that the PDP agents followed in search of them on motorcycles to the ward collation centre and the INEC office in Okpo, but could not find them, while the Local Government Collation Officer, Emmanuel Ekele, alerted the local government Electoral Officer of the development.
“At about the same time, suspected APC thugs, acting in a manner similar to the incident above, armed with guns, invaded Ojamakogwu polling unit in Olamagboro ward 111. They chased away all other polling agents from the polling unit and our supporters had to run for dear lives.
“This large-scale intimidation, harassment and killing of PDP supporters were perpetrated across the length and breadth of the local government area.”
It alleged that in Ugbamaka Igah, Olamagboro ward iv, election materials were destroyed and voters were chased away in four polling units of Ichechele, Ogaji, Ugbogbo and Sabo Market Square polling units, while election could not hold in these units.
The petitioners also listed several other polling units at several places in the local government area, which had similar experience, where thugs destroyed and defaced polling materials, beating up ad hoc staff, party agents and voters, stressing that in these places, card readers were not used, but votes were allotted, while ballot papers were thumb printed at some areas by the thugs and PDP agents forced to sign under duress.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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4 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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4 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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4 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.