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Abe Unpatriotic, Uninformed – Rivers Patriots
The Senator representing Rivers South East in the National Assembly, Magnus Abe and his co-travellers in Abuja have been accused of misinforming the public on the security situation in Rivers State to score unnecessary and undeserved cheap political points.
The assertion was made by the Coalition of Rivers Patriots while reacting to Senator Magnus Abe’s comment on the security situation in Port Harcourt at a forum, in Abuja, where he said that “Port Harcourt is so unsafe that people are relocating to Abuja”.
In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the group, Barrister Thompson Barilede, the Patriots maintained that nothing can be farther from the truth, describing the alarm as a fabrication by fleeing politicians who are being hunted by the ghosts of the violence that they visited on Rivers people during the administration of former governor, Chibuike Amaechi.
The statement further accused Abe and his co-travellers of being responsible for their imagined insecurity in the state, given their desperation to win the last election by all means.
The group further insisted that Rivers population was intact, and that nobody was fleeing as falsely claimed by Abe, stressing that it was only those who have been instigating insecurity in the state such as Abe and his co-travellers that have relocated to Abuja.
The statement in part: “Rivers people are in Rivers State. Those who claim to have relocated to Abuja are only being economical with the truth as they have since been on self exile because of the atrocities they committed in their quest to win elections at all costs.
“People are not going to Abuja because Port Harcourt is unsafe, the handful who are involved are doing so because they want to run away from the shadows of their atrocities against Rivers people in the quest to achieve their political ambitions.
“Governor Wike has been working with the security agencies and devising ways and means of curbing crimes /criminality in the state. It is on record that the state enjoyed peace and conviviality during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the creation of Rivers State in spite of the influx of thousands of visitors from across the country and beyond, confirming that the alleged insecurity only existed in the imagination of those who do not mean well for the state”, the statement maintained.
While warning Abe and his like-minds to stop blaming others for their failure and that of their sinking party, the Patriots observed that the poor state of Nigerian economy resulting in declining business activities and increased unemployment was fallout of the poor economic policies of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government.
According to them, Wike has, in the past two years, surpassed all previous leaders in infrastructural and manpower development in the state.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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