Ahead Inauguration: Monarch Drums Support For Rivers Governor-Elect

A frontline traditional ruler and Paramount Head of Umuihueze I Autonomous Clan, in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness, Eze Isaac Ekeke Nwogbo, has lauded Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the entire people of the state for the overwhelming support that ensured the victory of the Governor-elect, Sir Siminialayi Fubara in just concluded 2023 general elections.
Speaking with journalists recently in his palace at Obunku-Ndoki, Eze Nwogbo urged Rivers people to join hands with the Governor-elect to enable him perform creditably as he assumes office as the Chief Executive Officer of the oil and gas-rich state next week.
The royal father admonished Rivers people to pray, rally round and stand with the incoming government to enable it deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state, adding that “we need to stand tall with the Governor-elect in all ramifications for the building of a quality and pro-people administration”.
Eze Nwogbo, who is also the Nwa Nkume of Ndoki land, described the incoming Rivers State helmsman as a dependable ally who is poised to promote the unity of the state and champion fairness, equity and justice in his administration.
He, therefore, called on the Governor-elect and his team to ensure that all the communities in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state are included in their administration’s development agenda in order to consolidate on the foundation laid by Governor Wike.
Eze Nwogbo advised the Governor-elect not to give heed to gossips and rumours but stick to time-tested policies and principles which guaranteed his success in his past assignments and urged him to remain resolute in all his dealings as governor.
“Sim Fubara is indeed a leader of great integrity. He did not choose to serve his personal interest; not about him, but rather, the interest of the state. He will promote unity, fairness and justice with love,’’ Eze Nwogbo said.
The royal father thanked Governor Nyesom Wike for ensuring the success of all the PDP candidates in the just concluded general elections, describing him as, “Champion of democracy and quality leadership in Nigeria”.
He further commended the Governor for his unparalleled performance in the governance of the state, stressing that his administration has done for Rivers people what no other government in Nigeria has been able to do for its people.
On the ongoing road reconstruction in Oyigbo LGA, the monarch appreciated the Governor for keeping to his promise of putting the road in order before leaving office, describing such magnanimous action as landmark and remarkable.
He prayed for the welfare and wellbeing of the governor and his family and wished him the best in his future endeavours.
Eze Nwogbo used the opportunity to urge Oyigbo indigenes and residents of the LGA to make good use of the reconstructed roads and other amenities provided by Government while warning against vandalization of public property and other criminal tendencies.

By: Bethel Toby