Politics
I’ll Leave Office A Fulfilled Man – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has declared that his administration has within the past eight years kept faith with his social contract with Rivers people by making tremendous impact in the development of critical infrastructure in all parts of the State, and would leave office honorably on the 29th of May a fulfilled man.
Governor Wike,, who made the declaration last Thursday during the inauguration of Rumuesara Community’s internal roads at Eneka Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, said he had been consistently guided by the dictates of conscience and deep sense of responsibility in taking decisions concerning the development of the state.
The Rivers State Governor said the major driving force to his administration’s success was the unflinching support of Rivers people throughout his stewardship as the helmsman of the state.
Speaking further, a visibly elated Governor Wike said he was leaving office a happy man, having fulfilled his promises to Rivers people in the delivery of quality projects, defended the interest of the state at all times and projecting the State on a high pedestal of development to national acclaim.
Governor Wike, who decried the delay in the construction of Rumuesara community’s internal roads project by the contracting firm, L&D Nigeria Limited, urged contractors handling various projects in the State to work according to scheduled time frame.
The Rivers State governor expressed disappointment in the delay on the ongoing reconstruction of Government Secondary School Eneka, and directed the contractor handling the project to return to site and complete the project within the next one week or face arrest and prosecution for sabotaging government efforts.
The Governor pointed out that the demolition of the Bayelsa State government dilapidated property on Akasa Street in Old GRA in Port Harcourt had no political undertone but to rid the area of the nuisance it constituted to the urban renewal policy of the state and hideout for criminals.
On further clarification on the issue, Governor Wike said the hostility of the Bayelsa State Government towards Rivers State had stalled all overtures and prospective engagements on the sharing of property of the old Rivers State.
Governor Wike, same day, inaugurated the newly reconstructed Akpabu-Odido road at Odido Town in Emuohua Local Government Area.
Addressing the people, he said the project would improve the standard of living of the people and bring the community to limelight.
He said with the completion of the Odido Road, the people that could not drive into their community are now linked by road to other parts of Emohua LGA easily and also drive to Ahoada West council where they have their kinsmen.
In similar vein, Governor Wike, on Friday, inaugurated the Elekahia internal roads project in Port Harcourt Local Government Area and the phase two of the Okochiri internal link road project in Okrika Local Government Area.
Speaking at the Elekahia Town Hall, Governor Wike took a swipe at critics who accused him of abandoning
Elekahia community in project delivery, stating that such critics were ungrateful people that had been proven wrong with the completion and commissioning of the Elekahia internal roads project, and the official recognition of the stool of the Paramount Ruler of Elekahia.
Governor Wike who attested to his sincerity of purpose in the leadership of the State, said he was not like other politicians who made promises to the people but failed to fulfill them.
Addressing the people of Okochiri Kingdom, Wike said the numerous projects executed in the area were achieved because of the cooperation and support of the people.
The Rivers State Governor who asserted that all Local Government Areas in the State were impacted with landmark projects of his administration, thanked the people of Okochiri, particularly the Amanyanabo of Ancient Okochiri Kingdom, King Michael Ateke Tom for their support to his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State during the last general elections.
It would be recalled that Governor Wike had, during his first term in office, executed the first phase of the Okochiri internal roads project.
By: Taneh Beemene
Claiming that elections in the country are typically characterized by vote buying, Mr Nwosu said a repeat of such phenomenon would taint the credibility of the forthcoming gubernatorial poll.
Mr Nwosu is among the 16 governorship candidates listed by INEC in a June 4, 2025 statement to participate in the November 8, 2025 election in Anambra State.
His party, the ADC, will battle it out with other parties to unseat incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Mr Nwosu, in a statement on Saturday, said it was baffling seeing voters openly selling their votes to party agents and other representatives around polling units on election day.
According to him, “such practices not only derail the true will of the people but also reduce elections to an auction, where the state is effectively handed over to the highest bidder.”
Mr Nwosu urged INEC to introduce secure voting cubicles that would safeguard the legitimate rights of voters and uphold the sovereignty of democracy.
“INEC must provide secure voting cubicles to ensure ballots remain private and secret. Currently, many polling areas are too exposed, allowing others to see the voting process. This not only encourages vote buying but also undermines the integrity of the elections.
“Voting must remain secret. Nigeria already has strong electoral laws which, if properly enforced, can deliver outcomes that truly benefit society”, Mr Nwosu said.
He held that the Anambra governorship election was another opportunity for INEC to secure the trust of Nigerians about its commitment to transparency and fairness during polls.
He also noted the role of security agencies in tackling the menace of vote buying on the day of election.
He said, “The success of any political activity depends largely on security, because security is key. While it is not solely INEC’s duty to ensure elections are properly conducted, the Commission must create an enabling environment that allows citizens to participate freely, conduct themselves properly, and exercise their right to vote.”
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, called on the relevant security agencies to investigate the attackers and their sponsors.
“The Labour Party is perplexed by the physical attack on our National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, by agents suspected to be working for anti-democratic elements who have tried unsuccessfully to wrestle the leadership of the party from him.
“Few hours ago, a prominent member of a known political family, Ms Precious Oruche, alias ‘Mama P’, accosted Barrister Abure while on a queue at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja, boarding a Max Air flight en route to Benin, and attacked the Labour Party’s National Chairman unprovoked.
“The attacker, Madam P, who is also a known content creator, continued the attack all through the duration of the flight, defying all attempts by the Max Air flight attendants to calm her.
“The assault, which attracted a large population of onlookers, continued unabated on disembarkment at the Benin Airport while she continued recording the scene.
“It took the intervention of the security agents on hand to whisk Abure to safety while the attacker was handed over to the police for questioning.
“In one of her films released, the lady, who is a prominent member of the ‘Obidient’ and claimed that she has contacts with the highest police hierarchy, boasted that nothing will happen to her.
“She vowed that she will not stop attacking Abure or any member of the Labour Party executive because, according to her, ‘you have killed Labour Party and you are the reason why Obi is no longer in the Labour Party.’
“The leadership of the Labour Party is completely troubled with this cyber-bullying and the consequences of the action of this political agent on the party. We are by this statement calling on the Inspector General of Police to thoroughly investigate this suicidal aggression against the leadership of the Labour Party and Barrister Julius Abure in particular.
“We sincerely believe that the lady-agent was on an assignment to accomplish the desires of her paymasters. Assault and cyber-bullying are severe crimes under our laws and we think that the Police must fish out her sponsors and cohorts, and bring them to book.
“We are calling on the members of the Labour Party to be calm, even in the face of this unwarranted provocation and wait for the outcome of the investigation on the unprovoked attack against the leadership of the party,” the statement read.
Speaking during the party’s congress in Yola, the state capital, on Saturday, Mr David Lorhenba, the chairman, Adamawa Congress Committee, described the exercise as hitch-free.
He said that a total of 2,656 delegates from 21 local government areas came out and elected 39 officials.
Mr Lorhenba commended the delegates for conducting themselves in an orderly manner.
“The conduct of the congress is very successful, all the delegates come from 21 Local Government Areas and cast their votes peacefully.
“We have a total of 2,656 delegates and we have announced the winners very successfully”, he said.
In his remarks, Alhaji Attahiru Shehu, the outgoing chairman, congratulated the new executives and charged them to continue on what they have already done for the party to remain strong.
According to him, they started as opposition in the state and produced Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri who is serving his second term, opining they “he has done well for the state.”
In his acceptance speech, Mr Madagali thanked the delegates for the confidence they reposed in him.
He promised to run an open door policy in manning the affairs of the party.
“Let us continue the legacy of good governance and prepare ahead for 2027 with focus, discipline and unity.
“To those outside our party, especially the youths and women of Adamawa, we invite you into our party.
“PDP is your home. Our doors are open to all who wish to contribute positively to the development of our state.
“Our party will continue to be a shining example of people-focused on leadership,” he said.
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