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APC Chieftain Flays Community Protest Over Missing Youth Leaders

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Mr Tony Okocha, has flayed the protest in his Rumuigbo Community over his alleged involvement in the missing of some community youth leaders.
Okocha, who is the State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), spoke at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday.
The Tide’s source, recalls that the people of Rumuigbo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on October 28 embarked on a protest over the reported disappearance of two youth leaders in the community.
According to the protesters, the missing youth leaders were the President-General of Ekinigbo Youths, Bobby Ezekiel, and President of Nkpolu Community Youths, Chamberlain Owhonda.
The protesters claimed that the missing youth leaders, alongside other persons from the community, went to the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to respond to a petition against them but never returned.
The Head of Nkpolu Community, Mr Ezekiel Ogwutum, who led the protest, alleged that Okocha and his allies were responsible for the disappearance of the youth leaders.
In a reaction, Okocha described the protest in the community as politically motivated and a ploy to tarnish his reputation.
He denied being a party in the petition to the IGP and wondered how the protesters dragged him into the issue.
The former Chief of Staff to former Governor Rotimi Amaechi expressed sadness that his people did not appreciate his developmental impact in the community, but joined forces with his political enemies to tarnish his image.
“I have never arrested any Rumuigbo person in my whole years of service in the State Government to date.
“Recently, our community got involved in chieftaincy disagreement, which divided the community into two.
“The indices that were thrown up could lead to war but we advised ourselves that we would resolve it peacefully, because we will have no place to call home if the community goes aflame.
“I am not in the petition that took the community to Abuja; I don’t know what they are talking about.
“It is an attempt to malign my character”, Okocha said.
He gave a 14-day ultimatum to the community and Prof. Reginald Amadi, one of the traditional rulers installed by a faction of the community members who, he alleged, led the protest, to apologise to him for character defamation, or be prepared to appear in court.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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