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Group Wants Labour Party To Work Harder
A Non – Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Concerned Igbo Stakeholders Forum has urged Labour Party to work harder so as to become the third most powerful political party in Nigeria.
The Convener of the group, Mr Chukwuma Okenwa, who made the call in a statement in Enugu on Wednesday while reacting to the emergence of Mr Peter Obi as Labour Party Presidential Candidate come 2023 General Elections said the move has become necessary in order to wrestle power from the two dominant political parties.
Okenwa advised that the party should work hard as well as seize the opportunity of having Obi as its Presidential candidate to wrestle power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC).
“PDP and APC have failed to learn from their past mistakes and have not shown signs of turning a new leaf. At a time when the country is in dire need of transformational leaders to rescue it from deep rot.
“The primaries of both parties in most states have been embroiled in corruption; where party leaders aid the emergence of ‘highest bidders’ while disenfranchising credible and popular candidates.
“If we must produce the right breed of leaders to move our country forward in 2023, we must stop the planned monopoly of PDP and APC,” he said.
Okenwa further called on the leadership of the Labour Party not to use this as a means of making money from the sale of gubernatorial or legislative forms but they should leverage on the Obi’s factor to build the membership and popularity of the party.
According to him, millions of Nigerian youths are registering for their Permanent Voters Cards, filling the membership form of the party through their website and politicians from various states left the major parties immediately Obi did.
He urged the party to mainstream itself into national prominence using the Obi factor; while millions of well-meaning Nigerians would use it to make the desired transformational change.
“I will admonish the leadership of Labour Party at the national, state and local government levels to stand up to this golden opportunity and ensure that the party welcomes every well-meaning Nigerian as its structures will begin to build itself in various localities.
“After the 2023 general elections, the party would boast of elected positions in the country if they would not use this as a medium to make money as we could see that Nigeria is becoming a mess daily as a result of corruption in political parties,” he said.
The convener noted that Obi is undoubtedly one of the finest candidates that had emerged for the office of the president in 2023, adding that “his growing national appeal is an indication that Nigerians trust his ability to deliver”.
By: Canice Amadi Enugu
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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