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