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Opobo/Nkoro Traders Hail Fubara, Others’ Election

A frontline non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Rivers State, the Opobo/Nkoro Traders’ Association (ONTA), has congratulated the Rivers State Governor-elect, Sir Siminialayi Fubara; his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu; the Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Barinada Mpigi; the member, representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Awaji Inombek Abiante; the member-elect, representing Opobo/Nkoro State Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Adolphus Orubienimigha, on their successes at the just concluded 2023 general elections.
In a statement released in Nkoro shortly after its Zonal Working Committee (ZWC) meeting and signed by its Chairman, Napoleon Oyam Jaja; Secretary, Benedict Kobrine and Public Relations Officer, Love Jack, respectively, the group praised Fubara and others on their tenacity and resilience which saw them to victory from a broad-based support in Rivers State.
According to the statement, Rivers electorate made a wise choice in electing Sir Fubara on account of his professional quality and capacity to provide purposeful leadership and drive the developmental agenda of the state.
It stated that, “Sim Fubara whom we have known for years and have worked closely with in the past has the right attitude, sense of judgment and open mindedness to achieve for our dear Rivers State”.
The traders said the victory of Sir Fubara and other candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gives a fresh hope to grow and develop Rivers State further.
It urged the incoming administration led by Sir Fubara to put the state and her people together politically, economically and socially for better results in the years ahead by staying alive to the progressive ideals of the Peoples Demorcratic Party (PDP), Rivers State and its founding fathers.
Meanwhile, the traders have assured of their readiness to partner the government of Sir Fubara to achieve set targets in the overall interest and development of the people.
While admonishing the governor-elect to adopt a policy that accommodates all shades of opinions and interests in order to assuage frayed nerves, the group enjoined all aggrieved candidates in other political parties to sheathe their swords and join hands with the government to bring posterity to all.
By: Bethel Toby
Politics
Rivers Assembly Resumes Sitting After Six-Month Suspension

The Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday resumed plenary session after a six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu elapsed on Wednesday midnight.
President Bola Tinubu had lifted the emergency rule on September 17, with the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly asked to resume duties on September 18.
The plenary was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, at the conference hall located within the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The conference hall has served as the lawmakers’ temporary chamber since their official chamber at the assembly complex on Moscow Road was torched and later pulled down by the state government.
The outgone sole administrator of the state, Ibok-Ete Ibas, could not complete the reconstruction of the assembly complex as promised.
Recall that on March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the prolonged political standoff between Fubara and members of the House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
He subsequently suspended the governor, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and lawmakers for six months and installed a sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), to manage the state’s affairs.
The decision sparked widespread controversy, with critics accusing the president of breaching the Constitution.
However, others hailed the move as a necessary and pragmatic step.
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Alleged Smear Campaign Against Yakubu, CSOs Demand Apology From Uzodimma

During a press conference held in Owerri, the coalition called the campaign a “dangerous and shameful display” designed to distract the public from the governor’s performance in office.
The CSOs directly linked the Greater Imo Initiative (GII) —the group that made the allegations on September 4, 2025—to Governor Uzodimma, describing the group as his “mouthpiece and attack dog.”
“Every word spoken against INEC was spoken on his behalf.
“By falsely alleging that Professor Yakubu has an alliance with Dr. Amadi to compromise the 2027 elections, Uzodimma has not only maligned a man of proven integrity but also assaulted the very foundation of our democracy”, said Dr Agbo Frederick, speaking for the coalition.
The coalition described Professor Yakubu as a “beacon of electoral professionalism” and called the attempt to soil his reputation “defamatory and a national security risk.”
They also defended Dr. Amadi, a “respected development scholar,” stating that the governor’s accusations were “laughable, desperate, and dangerous.”
The CSOs see the motive behind the campaign as an attempt to “silence the dissent, intimidate the opposition, and divert attention from the governor’s abysmal record in office.”
The coalition issued four key demands to Governor Uzodimma: An immediate retraction of the false and defamatory allegations against Professor Mahmood Yakubu and Dr. Chima Amadi.
- A public apology to both men within seven days, to be published in at least three national newspapers and broadcast on major television networks.
- An end to diversionary tactics and proxy propaganda.
- A renewed focus on governance, including addressing insecurity, unemployment, and poverty in Imo State.
The CSOs warned that failure to comply would force them to “review our position with a view to seeking legal redress from Governor Uzodimma for defamation, false accusation, and reckless endangerment of lives.”
“Governor Uzodimma must be reminded that he did not find himself in the seat of power to chase shadows.
“We call on all Nigerians to reject Uzodimma’s diversionary antics as they are nothing short of desperate plots by a government terrified of accountability”, the statement concluded.
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