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Group Hails Wike’s Victory

President of Royal Ladies Association (RLA) of Port Harcourt, Mrs Franca Ikechukwu, has stated that the outcome of the March 9, 2019 governorship election in Rivers State, which Governor Nyesom Wike won after its suspension, was an affirmation of the love and support of the people of the State for the G.overnor
Speaking with The Tide in Okoloma Afam, headquarters of Oyigbo LGA, recently, she stated that the reelection of the Governor speaks volumes about their love for him,
“By this election, Rivers people have once more affirmed their love and support for you, Governor and your administration, and” now expect greater and more appreciable developmental footprints in the next four years of your quality leadership.
“While RLA is united with Rivers people in this dream of a greater Rivers State, we are not unmindful of the enormity of the task before you, but we are encouraged by your known zeal to change the developmental narratives of Rivers State for the better she said.
Assuring the Governor of the support of members of the group to the government, she called on to run an all-inclusive government that will accelerate the development of the state.
“As we rejoice with you in this wholesome victory, let us remind Your Excellency that your election is a call to rise above your political party and be a father to all people irrespective of political affiliations.
“In this regard, RLA humbly requests of your Excellency to reach out to all political divides, professionals, groups and persons with good ideas and run an open and all-inclusive leadership unconstrained by political leaning within the next four years.”
She also assured that RLA will galvanise all groups and opinions behind Governor Nyesom Wike’s administration, and called on all political groups within the state to let go of all grievances and join forces with the governor to making Rivers State the development haven in Nigeria in the next four years.
Mrs Ikechukwu described Governor Wike as, “Nigeria’s foremost political gladiator”, who was able in his first tenure turned the fortunes of Rivers State around despite the lean financial base of the state, as well as political wars by the opposition parties against his leadership.”
She used the opportunity to urge the governor not to retaliate all the ploys against his government by some mischief makers who never wish the state well, but should rather hand all to God Almighty while in the course of service to God and humanity.
Bethel Toby & Chidinma Ojekwe
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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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