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2023: Kwankwaso, Orubebe Consult Wike …As PH Turns Mecca For Politicians

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4 years ago

June 27, 2022

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, last Friday, held consultative meeting with Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, in his Rumuepirikom private country home.
The latest meeting is coming barely 24hours after Wike met with the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe.
This is as Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has in the past three weeks, been turned into a Mecca for politicians, who are apparently seeking spotlight and momentum in their bid to make a statement in the 2023 elections.
Kwankwaso, who arrived by 7:30pm was received at the Port Harcourt Airport, Omagwa by a crowd of some state chairmen and leaders of the NNPP in the zone.
The Kano political gladiator and his team, shortly after, departed the airport and arrived the residence of Governor Wike by 8:40pm.
In attendance at the meeting with Kwankwaso was a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and some NNPP leaders and lawmakers.
Although the details of the meeting had yet to be ascertained, it may not be unconnected to the 2023 general election.
The meeting with Orubebe also held behind closed doors in Rumuepirikom,in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Orubebe’s visit to the governor comes barely three days after the former minister dumped PDP.
Orubebe had in a letter dated June 20 and addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Senator lyorchia Ayu, stated that he decided to dump the PDP after realising that the present situation in the party does not inspire confidence that the party is ready to regain power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election.
Hours after dumping PDP, the former minister congratulated APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, and hailed APC governors on the party’s zoning of the presidential ticket to the South.
Wike also received some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators led by the Senate Minority Leader, Philip Aduda, at his private residence in the state capital on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Wike met with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, behind closed doors in the Rivers State governor’s private residence.
Other politicians who have visited Wike recently include Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and Ebonyi State Governor, Engr Dave Umahi.
While Mohammed stormed the state on Wednesday, Umahi was at Rumuepirikom, penultimate Saturday.
Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, is from the North-West, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, however, hails from the South-East.
Umahi, who was a presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hails from the South-East; just as Mohammed, who contested the presidential primaries of the PDP for the 2023 election, is from the North-East.
Kwankwaso was met by Wike in the company of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke;Chairman, Rivers Elders’ Forum, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba; Senator Olaka Nwogu, and other PDP leaders.
All men later left their delegations to have hours’ long private discussion with the governor.
Also on Thursday, Wike received some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators at his private residence in Rumuepirrikom.
The senators were led by the Senate Minority Leader, Philip Aduda.
Senators in attendance at the meeting were the Senate Minority Whip, Chukwuka Utazi; Shuaibu Lau, Danjuma La’ah, and Barry Mpigi.

By: Nelson Chukwudi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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1 day ago

February 2, 2026

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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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February 2, 2026

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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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February 2, 2026

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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.