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Wike, Blessing To Nigeria’s Democracy – Monarch

In the nation’s democratic context where good leaders are not easy to find, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, is a blessing to Nigeria’s democracy, a formost monarch has declared.
The Onye Ishi Agwuru Igbo Kingdom in Etche Local Government Area of the state, King Samuel Amaechi stated this Monday, while reacting to the BusinessDay Governor of the Year Award being bestowed on Wike last Thursday.
The monarch said: “It’s not a surprise that Governor Wike was given Business Day Governor of the year. It’s a continuous process. People all over the world have seen his enviable performance. They have given him awards both national and international in recognition of his superlative performance”.
Amaechi commended Wike for making the state proud by the numerous accolades being showered on him in recognition of his outstanding performance.
“Last time when the ultramodern secretariat built by Wike for traditional rulers in the state was commissioned, the fathers of the state gave him “the pride of Rivers State Award”, in appreciation of his developmental strides in the state.
“He has done well and Rivers people are proud of him. We pray God to keep him alive for us to enable him continue to do what he is doing. The state, the nation and the entire world have attested to his wonderful performance”, he said.
Amaechi, who is also the Chairman, Oil Producing Communities of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter, noted that Wike’s unparallel performance in the past three years in office is a clear indication that if he heeds the clarion call by the people of Rivers State to go for a second term in office, the sky shall be his limit.
The monarch noted that Wike’s recognition traverses tribe, religion, party differences and has been acclaimed at global level, describing Wike as a pride to the nation.
He predicted more awards for Wike, saying he is a rare gem whose administration would leave behind enviable legacy for the nation and the world.
Chris Olouh
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Rivers Assembly Resumes Sitting After Six-Month Suspension

The Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday resumed plenary session after a six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu elapsed on Wednesday midnight.
President Bola Tinubu had lifted the emergency rule on September 17, with the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly asked to resume duties on September 18.
The plenary was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, at the conference hall located within the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The conference hall has served as the lawmakers’ temporary chamber since their official chamber at the assembly complex on Moscow Road was torched and later pulled down by the state government.
The outgone sole administrator of the state, Ibok-Ete Ibas, could not complete the reconstruction of the assembly complex as promised.
Recall that on March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the prolonged political standoff between Fubara and members of the House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
He subsequently suspended the governor, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and lawmakers for six months and installed a sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), to manage the state’s affairs.
The decision sparked widespread controversy, with critics accusing the president of breaching the Constitution.
However, others hailed the move as a necessary and pragmatic step.
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Alleged Smear Campaign Against Yakubu, CSOs Demand Apology From Uzodimma

During a press conference held in Owerri, the coalition called the campaign a “dangerous and shameful display” designed to distract the public from the governor’s performance in office.
The CSOs directly linked the Greater Imo Initiative (GII) —the group that made the allegations on September 4, 2025—to Governor Uzodimma, describing the group as his “mouthpiece and attack dog.”
“Every word spoken against INEC was spoken on his behalf.
“By falsely alleging that Professor Yakubu has an alliance with Dr. Amadi to compromise the 2027 elections, Uzodimma has not only maligned a man of proven integrity but also assaulted the very foundation of our democracy”, said Dr Agbo Frederick, speaking for the coalition.
The coalition described Professor Yakubu as a “beacon of electoral professionalism” and called the attempt to soil his reputation “defamatory and a national security risk.”
They also defended Dr. Amadi, a “respected development scholar,” stating that the governor’s accusations were “laughable, desperate, and dangerous.”
The CSOs see the motive behind the campaign as an attempt to “silence the dissent, intimidate the opposition, and divert attention from the governor’s abysmal record in office.”
The coalition issued four key demands to Governor Uzodimma: An immediate retraction of the false and defamatory allegations against Professor Mahmood Yakubu and Dr. Chima Amadi.
- A public apology to both men within seven days, to be published in at least three national newspapers and broadcast on major television networks.
- An end to diversionary tactics and proxy propaganda.
- A renewed focus on governance, including addressing insecurity, unemployment, and poverty in Imo State.
The CSOs warned that failure to comply would force them to “review our position with a view to seeking legal redress from Governor Uzodimma for defamation, false accusation, and reckless endangerment of lives.”
“Governor Uzodimma must be reminded that he did not find himself in the seat of power to chase shadows.
“We call on all Nigerians to reject Uzodimma’s diversionary antics as they are nothing short of desperate plots by a government terrified of accountability”, the statement concluded.
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