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2023: Group Roots For Fubara’s Election Victory
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Rivers State, the Rivers For Good Governance (RIFOG), has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State ahead of the 2023 general election, Sir Siminialayi Joseph Fubara, would scale through the election hurdles.
Speaking with TheTide recently after her National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Obete-Ndoki, in OyigboLocal Government Area of the state, Coordinator of the group, Hon. Chikwem Martins, stressed that with the avalanche of Governor NyesomWike’s development legacy which was spread across the length and breadth of the oil-rich state seven years after, remains a winning ticket for Fubara as governor next year, describing him as dependable, visionary, intelligent and accommodating leader whose humility and charisma have endeared him to millions ahead of 2023.
Martins used the opportunity to thank Wike for finding Fubara worthy of succeeding him come next year as governor.
He urged the gubernatorial candidate to use the mandate to promote peace, harmony, equity and accelerated development of the 23 local government areas of the state, adding that, “Fubara should see the three senatorial districts of the state as his constituency”.
Martins also called on all Oyigbo eligible voters to file out in their large numbers to vote for Fubara as governor of Rivers State in 2023, and avoid the temptation of a repeat miscalculation against the PDP in 2019, where they voted for the unknown opposition African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate, stressing that any attempt to repeat such would mar their transformational opportunity in governance.
“I urge my people of Oyigbo to shun the temptation of voting against PDP next year as failure to do so will spell unending doom for us. I admonish all to ensure they vote out opposition parties for our own good,” Martins asserted.
On PVC and politicians, Martins, who doubles as secretary, Obete-Ndoki Council of Chiefs, also enjoined all eligible registered voters to ensure that they obtain and secure their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) from desperate politicians who may approach them with their ‘sugar-coated’ political gospel in order to disenfranchise them against their wish in 2023.
He urged the electorate to rather should shun and chase unreliable politicians away from existence for their own betterment in the next four years.
In a related development, Hon. Chikwem Martins has used the avenue to commend the leadership dexterity of the Chairman of Oyigbo Local Government Council, Hon. OkechukwuAkaraNwaogu, on his successful one year in office.
He said that chairman had performed well in the area of infrastructure development and projects execution under his administration.
Martins, who eulogised the chairman on his transformational prowess in the corridors of power, assured him of his domain’s support to his administration to move the area forward within the life-span of this dispensation.
On quality service delivery, Martins lauded Nwaogu on his achievements so far in delivering the dividends of democracy via projects execution, empowerment and other development benefits to the 27 communities of Oyigbo, describing his success as beneficial to the people of the area.
Martins, however, appeal to Oyigbo residents and other voters to support the quality leadership of the chairman for their own good in as much as this administration is out to build better development bridges for all and sundry.
By: Bethel Toby
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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