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July 16: ‘PDP’ll Resist Antics Of APC To Win Osun Guber Poll’

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4 years ago

June 24, 2022

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has uncovered attempts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the forthcoming Osun governorship election.
The party raised the alarm in a statement, signed by the Chairman, PDP Osun State Caretaker Committee, Dr. Adekunle Akindele, yesterday, in Osogbo, the state capital.
The statement read, “It has come to the notice of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the varying mechanisms, antics and orchestrated plans of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to cause mayhem before, during and after the July 16 gubernatorial election in Osun State, simply because of the loss in popularity of the outgoing Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola.
“For instance, a PDP member in Ward 04, Osogbo Local Government, Mr Akeem Adejumobi was on Wednesday evening, beaten and wounded to a pulp, by APC thugs at Idi-Seke area of the state capital, only for supporting the candidate of his party, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke.
“Rising from a meeting held in Lagos two days ago, the ruling APC has concluded arrangements and plans with all the chairmen of various local governments in Lagos to collaborate with their counterparts in Osun State with a view to bringing in their members in Lagos into Osun State as voters. It is laughable that the drowning APC has recognised its weakness in Osun State.
“As if that is not enough, APC has been running helter-skelter from pillar to posts to get tags for fake observers who will monitor the election, doing the bidding of the ruling APC against the true reflection of happenings during the election.
“Also, unspecified number of buses have been booked secretly by the APC to bring in thugs and miscreants primarily to snatch ballot boxes in the course of the forthcoming polls.
“Moreover, the APC in the helms of affairs is making frantic efforts to get “Amotekun” uniforms and give to their boys who will supervise ballot box snatching and stuffing on the Election Day. This is highly condemnable as Amotekun Security Network cannot be said to be performing the roles of the Police or any other law enforcement agency to supervise elections in Nigeria.
“Less than a month to the July 16, the ruling party has also imported some thugs from Niger Delta with fake Police and Army uniforms to harass and intimidate genuine voters during the election process.
“Moreover, we have it on good authority that a Senior Special Adviser to former governor of Osun State has been commissioned to secure hotels and other means of lodging to accommodate the people who are coming into Osun State to vote for APC, from other States of the country.
“Also, a former Commissioner of Police, who is now the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Oyetola has been mandated by the APC to supervise the unlawful arrest and intimidation of the PDP chieftains, leaders and members across the 30 local governments including Area office, Modakeke, before, during and after the Election Day. The S.A. who is not an indigene of Osun State, has been given the hatchet job based on her influence in the Police hierarchy.
“Without mincing words, the sinking party (APC), because of its rejection by the electorates, is bending over backwards, putting diverse strategies in motion to cause chaos at all PDP strongholds in Osogbo, Ede, Ejigbo, Ilesa, Ile-Ife, Ikirun, Iwo, Ila-Orangun and across every nook and cranny of Osun State.
“In view of the foregoing, one begins to wonder why the APC is hell-bent to perpetuate itself in power at all costs without showing an iota of respect for free, fair and credible election in the July 16 governorship election. If the party and its candidate, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola have performed well, why running away from credible election?
“As lovers of peace, credible polls and democratic government, we urge President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector General of Police, Director of DSS, Nigerian Army, other law enforcement agencies and by extension, the international community to warn the ruling APC now before it is too late. This is because the PDP and the entire masses of Osun State will resist the ruling party in its entirety, so that the strong political will of the people will be established and maintained”.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.