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Group Carpets Critic Over Comments On Wike, Fubara
A socio-political pressure organisation, Rivers Equity Group, has carpeted a persistent critic of the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, over his recent attempts to malign and discredit the state governor and the governorship candidate of the PDP ahead of the 2023 elections.
The group, which condemned David Oguzierem, for the unrelenting attacks on the duo, said that the avid critic has no integrity and character to undermine the performing governor and the flag bearer of PDP, given their pedigrees and the confidence Rivers people already have in the two heavyweight politicians.
The statement reads in full, “The pains and hatred of men has no limit as it drives the heart of men through the stinking waste receptacle to recycle trashy rubbish, feeling more hates and bitterness of envy on whatever that does not go their ways because of their selfish interest.
“This is not far from the characters of David Oguzierem, who is practically expressing his hates towards Governor Nyesom Wike and the Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party Gubernatorial Candidate for the 2023 general election, Sir Siminialayi Fubara.
“Ordinarily, we would have read his piece and passed with regret of wasted data and precious time, but it won’t be nice leaving thousands of readers to dwell in falsehood as planned by David Oguzierem. From the falsehood intends of David’s piece he has repeatedly addressed Governor Wike as Governor Wiked, and addressed Sir Siminialayi Fubara, a respected title holder of the Ancient Opobo Kingdom and a practical Christian as Mr Simcard Fubara. David Oguzierem, where is your respect for elders, perhaps you grew up not having respect for elders or you don’t have elders.
“David Oguzierem alleged that:Sir Siminialayi Fubara is Governor Wike’s third term agenda; Sir Siminialayi Fubara’s success as a civil servant was unimaginable; Sir Siminialayi Fubara is Governor Wike’s cousin; and Sir Siminialayi Fubara is a deadweight candidate.
“We read this piece and considered his allegations as laughable and exhibition of hates, bitterness and ignorance of a frustrated mouthpiece of failures. We shall respond to your falsehood with little piece and SIM-ple questions that it’s intended to SIM-plify your hates and bitterness of a harmless man that has never had any personal issues with you or your paymasters.
“If Dakuku Peterside had won the 2015 general election, would you have considered him Rotimi Amaechi’s third term agenda? Is it a crime for Sir Siminialayi to have been a successful civil servant?To have a meritorious record of service with no single query is now a crime?
“Sir Siminialayi Fubara was a civil servant that rose through the ranks of integrity and accountability to become a permanent secretary in the state Ministry of Finance from where he was appointed the accountant general of the state.
“Alleging that Dr Siminialayi is Governor Wike’s cousin is the highest height of ignorance and stupidity. To be a son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fubara, is that a crime?
“Sir Siminialayi is from Opobo Town, his father is from Fubara’s compound and his mother is from Asiparabietogha (Cyprian) Jaja’s compound. Port Harcourt to Opobo town is just an hour journey courtesy of the good works of Governor Nyesom Wike who has made it possible after 150 years of the existence of Opobo Kingdom. Drive down to verify his parental lineage before coming to mislead the general public.
“Calling Sir Siminialayi a dead weight candidate is a confirmation of fear running through your veins and those that of your paymasters. The Peoples Democratic Party has presented her candidate for the 2023 general election through a well and peaceful conducted primary election that saw the emergency of Sir Siminialayi Fubara. All parties involved for the 2023 general election has gotten their standard bearers, let’s meet at the general poll by 2023 to determine the dead weights.
“Where is the offense, Mr David Oguzierem? Or could the crime be the emergence of Sir Siminialayi Fubara as PDP flag bearer?Where is the crime?
“David Oguzierem, the self-styled policy affairs analyst, fails dismally to ‘analyse’ anything. You just struggled in vain to deprecate our flawless candidate, abandoning burning issues of national insecurity, failed economy, ASUU perpetual strike, termites eating up national documents, snake swallowing billions of Naira, failed Federal Government of APC to chase shadows.
“But let him be pardoned for that is the path of blind partisanship and destructive opposition.
“Life springs surprises and the wise work in tandem, the reality of Siminialayi’s emergence.
“Do we need reminding you that a recent governor who did not even run in the election emerged and occupied the Brick House as was ruled by the Supreme Court?
“We of the Equity Group will not stand by and watch destructive element’s cast senseless aspersions on our candidate, Sir Siminialayi Fubara.
“We would on the contrary, welcome ideas to move Rivers State forward to the benefit of the good people”, the group said.
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Don’t Panic, We’ll Protect Rivers Interest -Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has told the people of the State not to panic and be rest assured of the determination of his administration to protect lives and property of residents while improving the collective aspirations of the people.
Fubara gave the assurance when he addressed members of the Family Support Group, who were on solidarity visit to Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to declare their unalloyed support to his administration.
Family Support Group is an assemblage of well-meaning Rivers youths, men and women drawn from the three Senatorial Districts and 23 local government areas, with the core aim of protecting, promoting and defending the interests of Rivers State.
The governor, who was represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, said that the government is for the youths, women, men and every well-meaning Nigerian who wish the State well.
He assured that his administration would not disappoint their expectations, but would deliver good governance and quality services across all sectors.
Fubara said it was gratifying to see ebullient youths showing undying interest in government, and were also willing to defend their votes, and see him completing his tenure without interruption.
The governor explained that so many development projects had been completed and opened for public use with many others like the Port Harcourt Ring Road still actively ongoing.
He specifically noted the readiness of the administration to flag off construction of phase two of the real Trans-Kalabari Road from Port Harcourt through Tombia to other communities; and the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road.
“The whole land of Rivers State stands in affirmation that we won the election fairly, and deserve to serve out our full tenure. There is not going to be anything that will cut short the popular mandate that you all gave to this Administration.
“Just about within weeks of assuming office, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, flagged-off the Port Harcourt Ring Road project that will transverse six local governments. It will be completed within 36 months, but I think it will be completed before the time, because the progress of work we have seen is beyond what we were thinking.
“The Trans-Kalabari Road, very soon, the official main Trans-Kalabari Road will start, and will begin from Port Harcourt. That road, a lot of plans have been done, very soon, you will see contractors on site, and Rivers State will be opened.
“Just yesterday, you heard in the news also that the Governor has commenced the construction of the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road. That road was initially done with one lane, but now, he is going to dualise it. The Government has already awarded the contract”, he said.
Fubara emphasised that his administration is pro-youth and pro-human beings, and determined to maintain that level of empathy and inclusivity that offers succour to the people.
“I, therefore, want to thank you for the promise you have made, and I want you to remain unshakable. Keep your word of defending him at all times.
“When you hear anything outside, be bold, defend the Governor, and tell the people the things you know about him. Tell them what you know he has done to develop the State and the people”, he stated.
In his address, the President General of Family Support Group, Mr Henry Abraham, recalled that during the 2023 elections, they were encouraged to vote and defend their votes because the process was violence-free and credible.
“When we defend our votes, we will also defend the man we voted for. We are Family Support Group, Rivers State belongs to all of us. Rivers State is not a personal estate of one man, it’s for all Rivers people.
“Sir Siminalayi Fubara, stand firm. Family Support Group is with you. All the wards’ coordinators are with you. All the wards’ executives are with you. All the LGA coordinators are with you. All the officers of the National Executive Committee are with you. All our leaders are with you, and the PDP is with you,” he assured.
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11 GDI Coordinators Declare Support For Fubara
The support base for the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, swelled up on Wednesday when 11 Ward Coordinators of the Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI), in Ahoada-East Local Government Area of the State pledged unalloyed support and loyalty to his administration.
Ahoada East, which is the local government area of the Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr Edison Ehie, has a total of 13 electoral wards.
The 11 GDI Coordinators, who were in Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday on solidarity visit, said that they have now realised that they had been deceived and misled in the past few months, and decided to retrace their steps, and join the mass of Rivers people to defend and protect their votes and mandate freely given to Governor Fubara.
The coordinators, who were received by the Chief of Staff, Dr Edison Ehie, pledged to mobilise all their supporters and associates to give the State Government the necessary support and encouragement to deliver good governance and sustainable development to Rivers people.
They said that having watched the actions and policy direction of the governor, they have come to the realisation that sitting on the fence while detractors undermine the government was not in the best interest of the State.
The coordinators, who were accompanied by the former LGA Coordinator of GDI, Hon. Christian Abu, and Ahoada East LGA Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Handsome Ekelechi Agile, said that they were resolute in their decision to join millions of well-meaning Rivers people who had solidified their membership of the SIMplified Movement to protect and defend the governor in the face of unwarranted attacks and campaign of calumny.
They said that with their movement to the SIMplified Family, the GDI structure in Ahoada East has completely collapsed.
They warned that anybody fighting the governor and the Chief of Staff would incur the wrath of the land.
In his remarks, Hon. Ehie assured the coordinators of the State government’s commitment to the wellbeing of all Rivers people and the consolidation of the gains of the infrastructure revolution of the administration.
He said that the Fubara-led government was operating an open door policy and running an inclusive administration, assuring that every Rivers man and woman will be touched positively by the actions, policies, and programmes of the government.
The GDI Coordinators included Chinwe Okorji representing Ward 1; Henry Uhor for Ward 2; Hon. Muzan Otuza of Ward 3; Hon. Elvis Ishikaku representing Ward 4; and Hon. Johnson Monday of Ward 5.
Others are Mr. Evidence Adi for Ward 6; Emmanuel Ochu of Ward 7; Hon. Fidelis Ikebuluwa representing Ward 8; Martins Odoi of Ward 9; Hon. Mackson Ekpeye representing Ward 10; Hon. Ambrose Ile for Ward 12.
With this development, the leadership of GDI at the Ward and LG levels have now dumped the group to join the Governor in efforts to transform the State.
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Fubara Recommits To Human Capacity Building In Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed the determination of his administration to build and strengthen the capacity of workers in the State’s Civil Service.
The governor said this during a meeting held behind closed doors in Government House, Port Harcourt, with the national leadership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, yesterday.
After the meeting, leader of the delegation and National President of NIM, Dr. Christiana Atako, told newsmen that Governor Fubara, a fellow of the Institute and astute manager, excited them with his plans on human capital development and other development initiatives.
Dr. Atako, who is also the Chairman of Council of NIM said, “In fact, he was talking so much about the civil service. I have told you that one of our strengths is to develop capacity of the workforce, and we told him that we are interested in the civil service of this State.
“We are interested in building capacity of the workforce because we believe that if you have the right workforce, you’ll be able to have successful system. And if you have a successful system, leadership will be very easy.”
She emphasised that, “And when we told him, he bought the idea. He said he was happy about that. He wants a situation where, apart from the infrastructure that he was putting in place, he also wants to build the capacity of the people.”
Atako stated that as an Institute, they were impressed with the giant strides of the leadership of the governor, the many infrastructural projects, both ongoing and completed, including the welfare packages for civil servants, particularly the Christmas bonus of N100, 000.00.
She pointed out the distinguishing attributes of a great and good leader, which include exhibiting empathy and motivating the workers to become more productive, which she said, were evident in the leadership shown by Governor Fubara.
Atako said they also informed the governor of their forthcoming annual national conference slated to hold in Port Harcourt, which is always used to discuss issues that are of interest to the growth and development of the country.
Those in the delegation were Registrar/Chief Executive of NIM, Mrs Taiwo Olusesi; former National Vice President, Dame Christie Toby; Council Members, Engr. Beniah Ojum; Prof. Sylva Opuala-Charles; Zonal Chairman and Chairman LOC NIM ANMC, Pastor Eyo Okpo-Ene; former National Treasurer, Chief Grant Orugbani; and Eze Ekpeye Logbo III, His Imperial Majesty, Kelvin N. Anugwo.
Others are former Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly and Member LOC NIM ANMC, Rt. Hon. Marshall Stanley-Uwom; AGM, Hotel Presidential, Mr. Rex Yakpogoro; Member LOC NIM ANMC, Engr. Eze Egwurugwu; Sir Mike Elechi; Member LOC NIM ANMC, Dr. Kelechi Belinda Udeogu; Secretary, South South Zone and Secretary LOC NIM ANMC, Mr. Christian U. Abu; Emeritus Professor Simeon Chituru Achinehu.
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