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NNPP Plots Zulum’s Ouster In Borno

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Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that his party will take over Borno State currently led by Governor Babagana Zulum, and other parts of the country in 2023.
Kwankwaso made the declaration in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, shortly after  he formally commissioned the party’s secretariat on Saturday.
The secretariat which had been sealed by the Borno State Urban Development Board, was reopened on the instructions of the governor.
Kwankwaso said, “I want to assure you that, God willing, if you vote the governorship candidate of NNPP and three senatorial candidates, 10 members of the House of Representatives and 28 members of the House of Assembly from NNPP and the presidential candidate, I will make Borno to become like Kano State.
“This visit has shown to the world that Allah has brought the desired change; the unprecedented crowd that received our team right from the airport to the city centre is a clear indication that the people of Borno State are tired and willing to change the political equation.
“This time around is for you the youths and the rest of Borno people collectively to actualise positive change for the common good of the people. Right from the airport, I saw young men and children on the streets; some even trekked from the airport up to this venue.
“What’s on my mind is how can we return these young people and children back to school? How can we find job for these agile unemployed youths? How can we restore electricity permanently to Borno State? How can we restore peace to North-East and other parts of Nigeria?
“Those who bring backwardness in Borno State are still around the corner to continue business as usual with few people benefiting; what we want is to correct it so that every citizen of the state would benefit.
“We want to witness a permanent peace so that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) can return to their ancestral homes. We want to build and equip schools, reopen hospitals and highways for economic development.”
Kwankwaso further advised the party faithful to emulate what is being practised in Kano – voting and defending votes.
He added, “What we are doing in Kano is that every voter is an agent and we ensure that your vote is counted and defended. With the unprecedented crowd that I see with my eyes, those who received us right from the airport to the party secretariat, I am sure that NNPP will win election 100 per cent in Borno State.”

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New Council Chairman Promises Development Of LGA

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The newly elected Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon. Vincent Reuben Obu, has  resumed office with the resolve and assurance to govern the LGA with a deep sense of responsibility and consultation with stakeholders to bring sustainable development in the area.
Hon Obu disclosed this while speaking with news- men at Ayama, Abua Central shortly after swearing into office, the vice Chairman of the Council, Hon Eruka Enanaapu and new councilors representing the 13 Wards of the LGA and constituting the 9th Legislative Assembly, with Rt Hon Memonye Wariboko representing Ward1 elected as the Leader.
The chairman dissolved all standing committees and political appointees from the previous administration, and announced the appointment of Dr. Otuoye Asher as the new  secretary of the council.
He affirmed his campaign promises to commission projects within 100 days in office, stating  that the Abua/Odual rural electrification project would be one of the key initiatives to be commissioned within his first 100 days in office.
Hon Obu condemned the recent unleashing of mayhem and destruction of some local government secretariats by hoodlums, and urged  residents to remain law-abiding and key into the peaceful leadership of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara which is bringing total transformation and development in Rivers State.
In their remarks, the Chairman Local Government Service Commission, Pastor Goodlife Ben Iduoko, and Bar Daniel Atemie, congratulated the new Abolga Council Boss and expressed confidence in his capabilities to dispense good governance and democratic dividends in the area.

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LG Polls: NCSU Hails Fubara’s Courage

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The Nigeria Civil Service Union(NCSU) has expressed delight over the outcome of last Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State, and commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his uncommon courage,  forthrightness and resilience which made it possible for his candidates to win the elections.
The Rivers State Chairman of NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who made the commendation in an interview in Port Harcourt, said the Governor demonstrated uncommon courage, forthrightness and resilience during the build-up and countdown to the elections which paved the way for the successful conduct of the elections and emergence of his candidates as winners of the elections, describing the elections as generally peaceful.
He noted that many people in the State did not give Governor Fubara a chance of successfully weathering the political storm during the build-up to the elections, as they had thought that the entire process was going to be a disaster.
Osumah thanked Governor Fubara for overcoming all odds and ensuring that  the entire process was hitch-free,   peaceful and credible, describing the successful outcome of the elections as a victory for democracy.
The labour leader also condemned in strong terms the invasion of local government councils in the State by  political thugs, shortly after the successful swearing-in of elected council chairmen by the Governor, and expressed joy that Governor Fubara has constituted a panel of inquiry over the development, contending that all those responsible for the mayhem inflicted on the affected councils would pay dearly for their actions.
Osumah equally applauded Governor Fubara for proving that he is truly the Chief Security Officer of the State, before, during and after the elections, adding that it was a great feat that the elections were successful, peaceful and hitch-free without the prying eyes of the police.
He noted that the Governor’s detractors had taken his peaceful disposition for granted, and affirmed that  Governor Fubara has truly proved to the world that he is capable of ruling Rivers State.
He, however, appealed to the elected council chairmen and councillors to continue to support Governor Fubara and work for the collective good of Rivers people, insisting that the enemies have not yet gone to sleep but are still awake, to cause more havoc to the State.
He said the Governor as a former civil servant who rose from the ranks to the top echelon of the Civil Service, would continue to enjoy the support of civil servants in the State, and expressed optimism that his administration is going to implement the new minimum wage, as the Governor had promised, particularly now that the local government elections are over.
Osumah carpeted the Inspector General of Police over his roles in the political crisis rocking the State, saying instead of protecting democracy by virtue of his professional calling, he  is rather destroying democracy.
According to him, the IGP has a question to answer over his roles in the Rivers political crisis, and has a lot of explanations to make to President Bola Tinubu.

He expressed delight that police operatives several council secretariats in the State, describing it as a welcomed development.

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Rivers Assembly Backs RSIEC

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The Rivers State House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo has endorsed the October 5, 2024 local government elections in Rivers State.
Rt Hon. Oko-Jumbo said this on the floor of the House during its legislative sitting on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
He said the House aligned itself with a recent Supreme Court’s judgement which directed all states in the country to ensure democratically elected councils in their respective states.
According to the Speaker, the forthcoming election is also in line with the recent Supreme Court’s judgment which outlawed unelected councils’ leaderships in the country.
Rt Hon Oko-Jumbo also said the election is also in compliance with the order of a Port Harcourt High Court that mandated the state electoral umpire to use the 2023 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter register for the election.
The Speaker said the House was also satisfied with the preparations so far made by both the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and the state government for the conduct of the elections.
The number one lawmaker in the State urged security agencies to ensure adequate security of lives and property during the elections, while calling on eligible voters to turn out en mass and vote for candidates of their choice.

 

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