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Nwanosike Reassures Wike Of Ikwerre Votes …Says Back-To-Farm Initiative’ll Turn LGA To Rivers’ Food Basket

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3 years ago

September 14, 2022

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Engr. Samuel Nwanosike, has reiterated that the votes of the people of the areawere in the pocket of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike.
Nwanosike made the assurance, last Monday, during the grand finale of his ward-to-ward empowerment programme at Ward 13, Aluu.
He said, “My Chief of Staff made a comment here. He said people of Nigeria asked how can Governor Nyesom Wike say the votes of Rivers people are in his pocket? No! Yes, as a politician, he has said no that he didn’t say so. But, said that he will direct them. We want to tell him as our leader, our votes are in his pockets.
“My name is Dr. Nwanosike Samuel, a doctor in Disaster Risk Management in University of Port Harcourt. I want to say clearly, my vote, my wife’s vote, my first son is 18, he has a voter’s card, the three votes are in Governor Nyesom Wike’s pocket.
“So, if you take Governor Nyesom Wike for granted, you are doing that at your own peril”.
Nwanosike warned those who are desirous of leading Nigeria not to take the votes of Kano, Lagos and Rivers states for granted, adding that where Wike leads, Ikwerre people would follow.
He believed that Ikwerre LGA would turn to food basket of Rivers State by virtue of his back-to-farm empowerment programme.
According to him, “It means that by next year when we harvest our farms, Ikwerre Local Government will truly be the food basket of Rivers State”.
While commending Governor Nyesom Wike for making things easier for the farmers by constructing roads leading to their farms, Nwanosike said that, “It will not be difficult for us to bring our farm products out of the farms because Governor Nyesom Wike has done roads leading to our farms and connecting communities.
“Those who want democracy do not know what democracy is all about. ‘Democracy is actually government of the people, by the people and for the people’.
“Governor Nyesom Wike has taught us, as his followers, that if you are a Christian, and you hold the Bible to swear an oath, respect the oath of office you have sworn to. If you are a Muslim, and you hold the Quran to swear an oath, respect the oath of office you have sworn to.
“Governor Nyesom Wike is a living example. In fact, we have changed his name from ‘Mr. Quality Project’ to ‘Mr. Quality Keeper”.
He praised his Chief of Staff, Hon. Darlington Oji, for using his position to influence numerous political appointments to Aluu Clan, saying that he was a good politician who has utilised his opportunity very well.
The programme was well attended by prominent sons and daughters of Aluu, including Chief, Henry Wordu.

By: Nelson Chukwudi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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4 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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4 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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4 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.