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Dakuku Visits Opobo Council Of Chiefs …Says Its Time To Thank Amaechi

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15 years ago

March 9, 2011

The immediate past Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Warisenibo (Hon.) Dakuku Adol Peterside, has formally presented himself as his party’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency.

In an event that took place at the hallowed chambers of King Jaja’s Palace, Opobo Town, Peterside used the occasion to drum support for the re-election of the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi in the 2011 general elections.

In what appeared to be a father-and son meeting with the Amanyanabo, His Majesty, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V and Chiefs of the Kingdom, Peterside called on them, as repositories of wisdom and knowledge, not to let the indigenes of Opobo vote irresponsibly in the coming April polls.

“We are enjoying the benevolence and support of Governor Amaechi; It will not always be so; at the end of his tenure, another person will take over,” Peterside warned.

Continuing he said: “This is the time to return the goodwill and benevolence the governor has shown and is still showing to Opobo Kingdom since coming into office in 2007 by ensuring that all the votes of Opobo people are for the Governor.

Dakuku Peterside also used the occasion to give a progress report and answer questions concerning the ongoing Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road.

“Your Majesty, you know that before we came on board the alignment of the Unity Road was different and by the grace of God, we changed the alignment on assumption of office,” Peterside stated.

Continuing he said: “I changed the span age of the bridges on Andoni and Opobo-Nkoro portions of the road at the point we met it.”

“I am aware that they have paid Trevi to start the piling work on the road leading to Kalaibiama and it is about 500 metres. Now Trevi will need to fill sand substantially to be able to move in their equipment for the piling.,” Peterside revealed.

Speaking further, he ascribed the delay in completing the road to paucity of funds.

“The Unity Road requires about 12 billion Naira to complete; the truth is that government cannot cough out that kind of money at one go because of other pressing responsibilities it has to carry out; money is a challenge because government is doing schools, free education, health, energy and so on,” Peterside said.

He expressed the belief that the Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi administration would do its best to complete the road to alleviate the suffering of the people of the area.

Dakuku Peterside expressed his sadness over the low voter registration in the kingdom during the last registration exercise by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC).

In his response, His Majesty, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V, the Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, wished Dakuku Peterside well in his quest to represent Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives come April, 2011.

The Royal Father, on behalf of the Opobo Alapu Council, expressed his appreciation to Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for the exceeding commitment he has shown so far towards the completion of the Unity Road. King Dandeson Jaja also expressed the hope that if the Unity Road gets to Opobo it will assist indigenes come home to register en mass in the next registration by INEC.

“I believe that come the next voters registration, if this road (Unity Road) is through to Opobo, we will not struggle the way we did this time. And I can bet you, that at that time, there will be competition and we shall have a real boost in our electoral growth,” the Royal Father prophesied.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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17 hours 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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18 hours 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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18 hours 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.