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Wike’s Victory, Hard-Earned -NUJ

Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has congratulated Governor Nyesom Wike on his re-election, describing it as a hard-earned victory.
Recall that Wike was declared the winner of the March 9 Governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the end collation of the results in Port Harcourt, Wednesday.
The union in a statement jointly signed by its State Chairman, Stanley Job Stanley and Secretary, Ike Wigodo, noted the uncommon courage, resilience and political sagacity displayed by Governor Wike during the long and strenuous journey back to the Brick House, and described his re-election as a victory for democracy.
The statement reads, “Governor Wike’s landslide victory at the just concluded general elections bears eloquent testimony to the resolve of the Rivers people to take their destiny in their own hands.
“It is also in appreciation of the giant strides recorded by Governor Wike during his first term in office.
“The Union hopes that Governor Wike’s landslide victory will spur him to reciprocate the confidence and trust reposed in him by the Rivers electorate, as well as propel him to carry on the huge task of governance in the state.
“As an astute administrator and a politician par excellence who has, over the years, demonstrated great passion for changing the face of Rivers State, we believe that Governor Wike’s victory at the poll will spur him to redouble his efforts in rendering selfless service to the state,” it said.
The Rivers NUJ, however, enjoined the governor to use the occasion of his victory to lift the ban on promotion of civil servants in the state, and work towards clearing the backlog of promotion arrears, gratuities and pensions of workers.
“It is our hope that the governor will implement all his campaign promises in record time. We also urge him to be magnanimous in victory by extending a hand of fellowship to the opposition in the efforts to develop the state.
“We also urge Governor Wike to initiate a peace process that will reconcile all Rivers people irrespective of political leanings, especially those who may be aggrieved as a result of the election.
“As a Union, we assure the governor of our unalloyed support in his onerous responsibility to make a difference in the governance of the State, “the statement read.
Dennis Naku
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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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