‘Obio/Akpor ’ll Always Support Amaechi’

Former Vice Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Lawrence Chukwu, has dismissed views in some quarters that the people of the area are against the administration of Governor Chibuike Amaechi.
Dr. Chukwu told newsmen in Port Harcourt that it was wrong to believe that the people of Obio/Akpor have pledged their support to the Minister of State for Education, Barrister Nyesom Wike, saying such will amount to ungratefulness as Governor Amaechi has transformed the area beyond other administrations since the creation of the council.
The University Lecturer also debunked claims that the minister of state for education is the political leader in the local government area.
The former Obio/Akpor vice chairman asserted that contribution of the minister to the area cannot be compared to that done by Governor Amaechi’s administration, saying “before now, most of our youths were engaged in touting and revenue collection, but now, many of them are under scholarships and skills training”.
Also, former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing Obio/Akpor, Hon. Collins Ordu observed that the people of the area have been liberated and given a new lease of life by Rt. Hon. Amaechi’s administration.
Hon. Ordu emphasised the need for the people of Obio/Akpor to continue their support for the Amaechi-led administration, as that was the only way to attract development and peace.