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‘How APC Sponsored Don Waney’

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8 years ago

April 9, 2018

It has now been revealed that the late dreaded former Mr Johnson Lgwedibia aka Don Waney got two million naira monthly from All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Chairman of Ogba/Egbemma/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), Mr Austin Ahiamadu to breach security in Rivers State, particularly in ONELGA.
A former Special Adviser on Chieftaincy and Community Matters to the erstwhile Chairman, Mr Eme Okirie disclosed this, last Friday when he and ex-Chief Security Officer to the former chairman, Mr Richard Oburu led over 1000 APC defectors on a solidarity visit to the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Bro Felix Obuah at the party secretariat in Port Harcourt.
Debunking insinuations in the social media that Obuah sponsored Don Waney to create a state of insecurity in the area, the former Special Adviser hinted that the security challenges date back to the administration of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, now Transportation Minister at whose behest the money was paid to the dreaded monster.
Okirie, who narrated how his house was burnt down by Don Waney, regretted that throughout Amaechi’s tenure, nothing was done to check Don Waney’s excesses as he was doing the biddings of APC chieftains.
Wondering why anyone would accuse Obuah whom he said has contributed immensely to the development of the area, he urged security agencies to apprehend and interrogate Ahiamadu to unearth the truth.
Okirie commended the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for fighting insecurity in the state and for restoring peace in ONELGA.
On his part, Oburu paid glowing tribute to Obuah, PDP and assured of 99 per cent support during the June 16, 2018 polls and other elections.
He canvassed support for Obuah whom he described as a politician of superlative merit.
Welcoming the defectors, Obuah enjoined them to join hands with the Wike administration to cleanse the augean stable and increase democracy dividends in the area in particular and in the state in general.
He said despite challenges, Wike has been relentlessly transforming all parts of the state, saying that he has not abandoned ONELGA as being peddled by the opposition APC.
Obuah hinted that the dilapidated road, a federal road abandoned by past administrations and internal roads in the area are currently being reconstructed with the youth fully engaged in the projects.
Apart from human capacity development, Wike, he said, has spread various development projects in the area, including the reconstruction and upgrading of the long-abandoned Omoku General Hospital to the status of a regional hospital.
The PDP chairman narrated how his numerous investments in the area has impacted positively on the people irrespective of party affiliation and wondered how anyone would link him to any person or cult group that would unleash mayhem and destroy such investments.
Insisting that God is the ultimate judge, Obuah denied ever belonging to or sponsoring any cult group to engage gory acts to gain political advantage, adding that he has forgiven all his accusers.

Victor Tew

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 days 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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3 days 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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3 days 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.