Rivers
2011: Rivers Ex-Lawmakers Urge Amaechi To Contest
The forum of ex-legislators in Rivers State headed by the former Speaker, Chief Rosebury R. Briggs has urged the state governor Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to contest the 2011 gubernatorial election in the state.
The former lawmakers made the call last Monday night during a reception party hosted by the State House of Assembly in honour of Governor Amaechi to mark the third year anniversary of his administration in the state.
The forum of ex-legislators comprises former lawmakers who served in the parliament between the first and fifth republics in the country.
Presenting the forum’s address during the reception party at the State House of Assembly Complex, Port Harcourt, the chairman of the forum, Rt. Hon. R.R. Briggs said the forum was satisfy with the governor’s developmental strides in the state within his three years in office.
Represented by Chief Stephen Ezekwem it noted that Governor Amaechi had within the 3 years of his administration built a sustainable future for the state adding that given another chance would enable him to consolidate on his developmental achievements in the state.
The legislators urged the governor to harken to the clarion call of the people by presenting himself to contest in the forth coming governorship election in the state.
He assured that his organisation would mobilise their members for his re-election and thanked him for the support he had given ex-legislators in the state.
He used the opportunity to call on Rivers people to participate in the forth-coming INEC voters registration exercise to have the power to decide those that will govern them.
The lawmakers advised that the people should be allowed to choose their leaders, stressing that imposition of candidates on the people would not give them the opportunity to participate in governance.
Esther Nna
Rivers
Ohaneze Ndigbo-Group Hails Eze Umuokobo as Asst Treasurer
Rivers
Appreciate God, Elder Statesman Urges Nigerians
Rivers
Dep Gov Hails LG Boss Over Development … Says ONELGA’ll Always Stand With Fubara
-
News2 days ago
Fubara Attends PDPGF Meeting In Asaba …..Back Court Verdict On National Secretary Position
-
Nation2 days ago
Okehi Clan Demands Recognition, Upgrade Of Chieftaincy Stool
-
Business11 hours ago
PETROAN Accuses Crude Oil Producers Of Diverting 500,000bpd Refineries-Bound Product
-
Business2 days ago
REA, RESCOs Sign Agreement To Establish 23 Mini-grids
-
News14 hours ago
MAN Warns Against Further Hike In Electricity Tariff
-
Sports10 hours ago
W’Cup: Eagles Get Dates for Rwanda, Zimbabwe Qualifiers
-
News3 days ago
Telecom Operators Dismiss Talks With NLC On Tariff Hike
-
Politics2 days ago
How Akande Lied Against Me Over Bola Ige’s Case – Ladoja