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‘APC ’ll Win Rivers In 2015’

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12 years ago

April 16, 2014

There is no gainsaying the fact that the All Progressives Congess (APC) is the party to beat in Rivers state come 2015 general elections. Quote me: the APC will not only win the state but will win with a very wide margin, other parties will find it difficult to see the APC’s back at the elections”.
These were the words of the Rivers State Liaison Officer in Abuja, Hon. John Enebeli while answering questions from newsmen in Abuja, yesterday.
Hon. Enebeli told newsmen that “the reason is simple: Our leader, Governor Chibuike Ameachi’s ubiquitous achievements will be the yardstick that will determine who Rivers people will vote for at the elections, and I can assure you that Rivers people will vote for the APC because of the developmental strides of their governor that has impacted positively on their lives since his assumption of office’’.
He said Ameachi has the Peoples Democratic Party greatest political followership in the state and had no rival, stressing that when he dumped the (PDP) for the APC, his followership moved with him.
His words: “We are standing where Governor Ameachi is standing; when Governor Ameachi left the PDP, we left with him. As far as we, his supporters are concerned, we are loyal to our leader and nothing can make us waver’’.
Enebeli said, “no amount of intimidation, suppression, blackmail or pressure will make the teeming masses of Rivers State who believe in the good work the governor is doing for them to withdraw their support for him’’.
Enebeli buttressed this point by drawing newsmen’s attention to the recent nation-wide registration exercise organised by the APC, saying that it witnessed mammoth turn-out throughout Rivers State and was very successful.
‘’ That was why agents of the other party were envious and came to attack the people and wreck havoc at some of the registration centres, claiming that we came to take their members. So, you can see that they’re already jittery ahead of the 2015 elections.
“I believe if he’s leaving the PDP, he has not done so because he wanted to”.
The Rivers State liaison officer further justified the governor’s membership of the APC, and quipped, “If you were the governor of Rivers State; if you are other progressive governors within the PDP and all of a sudden, your political structures are being taken away, all of a sudden , you’re being chased out of the party, what will you do? Will you sit down and continue to receive those punches? Of course, no!
“The PDP allowed itself to plunge into destruction – by destroying the legacy that was handed over to the party from generations of PDP leaders, there is trouble every where in PDP and not just in Rivers State. So, one wonders how the party will make headway in the 2015 elections’’, he said.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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1 day 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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1 day 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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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.