Princewill Assures On Peace, Good Governance

In a bid to maintain his advocacy in good governance, the former Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) leader in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill, has resolved to be more resolute in activities that would continue to build bridges of peace, cooperation among the people of the State.

Princewill who also is the leader of the Princewill Political Associates (PPA), a political pressure group in Rivers State stated this last week in Port Harcourt, while receiving and interacting with visitors said rather than engage in issues that would  bring disharmony and violence, he would continue to work for the progress of the State and country with concentrated efforts in developing the State and country economically and politically.

He called for cooperation amongst stakeholders and pledged to renew his efforts at reaching as many as possible to whom his knowledge, expertise, experience and widow’s mite would be to a certain degree of encouragement.

According to him, “Let’s come together and forge ahead as suggestions and contributions are welcomed”.

Meanwhile, the former AC Leader who joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2010 has also redeemed his N2.5 million pledge to the Rivers State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

Princewill while hand the N2.5million cheque to the Vice Chairman of the NUJ, Rivers Council, Mr Ayo Tamuno who represented the Council Chairman, Mr. Opaka Dokubo, charged the media not to relent and should embark on more investigative journalism to expose corrupt officials.

The politician after he lost the 2007 election and withdrew his suit against the PDP after Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi won the Supreme court judgement has consistently engaged in humanitarian and charity services, assisting orphanages, empowering youths through scholarships and skill acquisition and donating to other agencies within and outside Rivers State.

He has received 600 people in four days since last week when he started receiving visitors after his vacation   overseas.

According to his comments on face book, he wishes to interact with more and discuss issues that would move Rivers State ahead.