Politics
Community Pledges Support For APC
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Rumuwoji Community, Oro-Abali in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State has pledged to continue to support the present administration in the State and the All Progressive Congress (APC) for better future of the youths and development in the area.
The Chairman of the Rumuwoji Community Council (RCC),Emmanuel Chike Orlu who stated this on Wednesday while receiving some office equipment donated by the Chairman of Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, Chief Nnamdi Nwokekoro, noted that 95 per cent of members of the community are members of the APC.
Orlu said the community has taken the decision to support Governor Chibuike Amaechi and the APC, saying that the present administration has demonstrated good leadership to the people of Rivers state.
According to him, the community has benefited enough from Governor Amaechi administration which include, five primary schools(four at St. Andrews School, one at Abonnama walf/Njemanze) , a health centre at Okija street, and Kelsey Harrison Specialist Hospital at Emenike.
“We have cause to continue to support him and the APC. We have three wards , 11, 12 and 13, and we assured that the community would deliver all the wards, 95 per cent to the APC at all levels of the elections’’, he said.
Also, former Supervisor for Finance in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Council, Dr. Gabriel Dike commended Chief Nwokekoro for his kind gesture, assuring that the community would make good use of those equipment for the benefit of the people and God.
Dr.Dike who is also the Chairman, Cluster Board of the General Memorandum Of Understanding (GMOU) of SPDC, commended Hon Victoria Wobo Nyeche for building an e-Library for the community, noting that the project will help the community in the area of technology and ICT.
According to him, Hon Nyeche is the first member representing Port Harcourt Constituency I that has executed a project in the community.
“We have resolved that for doing this without being asked, she and other APC candidates will be voted for in the March 28th and April 11, elections’’, he said.
It would be recalled that Chief Nnamdi Nwokekoro last Saturday, during the official commissioning of Rumuwoji Community Centre e-Library built by Hon Nyeche promised to assist to equip the centre.
Nwokekoro had informed the people that the community would benefit more if they vote and support purposeful leadership, stating that the project was built by a representative who has vision and focus.
Nwokekoro who delivered the equipment through the Deputy Chairman of APC in Port Harcourt, Mr Chima Amadi, promised more projects for the people of the state if APC is voted enmass in the next general elections.
‘’ You get more if you vote a good leader. A leader that will come back and thank you for your vote, a leader that will make you feel the impact of democracy. A leader that has been tested and proven competent’’, he stated.
Accordingg to the statement, the Board and National Executive Committee of PANDEF, noted with very grave concern the recent spate of political developments in Rivers State.
“Regrettably, these developments have now degenerated into the decision of the Rivers State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor and deputy governor.
“This is a deeply disturbing situation that demands urgent attention in order to forestall further escalation and breakdown of law and order.
“This concern is heightened by the critical importance and strategic centrality of Rivers to the Niger Delta region and to the broader socio-political stability and economic wellbeing of Nigeria as a whole”, the statement said.
The Forum called on all parties involved in the resurgent political imbroglio to sheathe their swords and embrace peace.
“This should be guided by the principles of give-and-take, dialogue, tolerance, and political equanimity.
“All stakeholders must place paramount importance on peace, development and the welfare of the people of Rivers.
“We must now focus squarely on good governance and development of the state,” the Forum said.
PANDEF commended President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), respected elders of Rivers State, and other well-meaning Nigerians for their previous and ongoing efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the state.
Speaking in an interview on Saturday, January 10, Chief Sara-Igbe alleged that the minister had flouted regulations governing the commencement of electioneering campaigns by moving from one local government area to another to galvanise political support.
According to him, the action amounted to a clear breach of electoral guidelines being carried out with a troubling sense of impunity that could undermine the rule of law.
“Wike has violated the electoral laws of campaigning by going from local government to local government to talk to the people. He travelled from one local government to another. As a result of his visits to local government areas, he has broken election regulations and continues to do all these things without fear of repercussions”, Chief Sara-Igbe said.
The remarks came as Chief Wike was set to round off a state-wide “thank-you” tour that covered all 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
Although the minister had described the tour as an appreciation visit following support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections, critics say the engagements have assumed an overtly political character.
Observers note that during several stops, including recent visits to Andoni and Bonny local government areas, the minister rallied supporters across party lines under what he termed a “Rainbow Coalition,” a move widely interpreted as part of a broader political strategy.
During these engagements, Chief Wike was also reported to have made remarks perceived as a veiled challenge to the authority of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while repeatedly referencing the 2027 elections and urging supporters to prepare to “correct the mistake” of 2023.
Chief Sara-Igbe warned that allowing such activities to continue unchecked could erode public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process and called on relevant authorities to enforce existing laws without fear or favour.
The Commission, in a statement on Wednesday, claimed that there were plans by the same group to escalate a smear campaign against its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to frustrate ongoing investigations and prosecutions involving prominent individuals.
The statement endorsed by the agency’s spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale, claimed that the action was intended to distract the Commission through unfounded allegations of political bias in the discharge of its duties.
The EFCC warned that it would not stand by and watch “those recruited into this ignoble enterprise” or allow any attempt to derail it from “the patriotic task of improving public accountability in Nigeria.”
The Commission made it clear that those recruited into this venture were under close watch, adding that it would not tolerate any attempt to distract it from the patriotic task of improving public accountability in Nigeria.
“The EFCC reiterates its non-political stance in all its activities. Facts on the ground clearly show that any political actor belonging to the ruling party or opposition party, with corruption baggage, has no hiding place from the operational radar and dynamics of the Commission.
“As a matter of fact, several strong members of the ruling and opposition parties are either facing trial before the courts or being investigated by the Commission.
“It is needful that Nigerians appreciate the fact that the Commission is keeping faith with its Establishment Act in all its operations.
“Therefore, the Commission reiterates its commitment to justice, without fear or favour, in the fulfilment of its mandate,” the statement pointed out.