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Ex-LG Boss Heads Bayelsa APC Executive

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The former Chairman of the Southern Ijaw Local Government, Mr. Tiwei Orunimigha is to head the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after its state congress.
Orunimigha has been serving as the interim chairman of the party.
Also elected to serve on the State Executive Committee of the party were the former Chairman of  Ekeremor Local Government Council, Mr. Eddy Julius as state deputy chairman and Mr. Martins Daniel as the Secretary.
Others are Mr. Edison Sogwe who was elected as state youth leader and Sir. Tonye Okio as state organizing secretary of the party.
The conduct of the state congress, which was done in a peaceful atmosphere, was witnessed by five representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) from the state and national headquarters and the national officers of the party led by Dr. Ekpeyong Ottu from Akwa Ibom State.
Ekpeyong Ottu, while conducting the congress, announced that the delegates of the party had agreed to adopt affirmative voting with the adoption of an harmonized list of state executive members with the chairmanship aspirant, Hon.Sunday Frank-Okputu stepping down for the elected chairman.
In his acceptance speech, the state Chairman of the APC, Tiwei Orunimigha, said the decision of delegates  to agree and harmonize the list of State Executive members showed a new unity of purpose from the party that  has taken over power from the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2016 in the state.
According to him, “With this election of a proper executive of the party, the problem in Bayelsa APC is gone. The journey to take over the Bayelsa State Government House has started. Let me remind our members that the APC is not an opposition party but the alternative in Bayelsa State.”
Tiwei, while outlining strategies of the party ahead of the 2016 governorship poll, said the party will soon organize a rally to welcome back to the state the former Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva.
Chief Tiwei Orunimigha, while declaring the APC’s readiness to take over the governorship seat in the state, said the rising rebellion against the President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan by elected members of the ruling party over automatic ticket in 2015 is a good sign for the APC,
“With all humility, we will sweep off the Seriake Henry Dickson administration in 2016.The PDP has failed in Bayelsa State,” he said.
“The Ogas and Madams at the top choose who they want and when they want them. If you are not chosen, you never serve your people. If they choose you, you will only serve Oga and Madam and not the people of the state. Bayelsa is being ruled with lies. They promised robust agricultural plan but what you have seen is a robust building of houses by their families and friends.
If a government of the day was built on poverty mentality, they will scurry away with the wealth of the state and not for the benefit of the people.”

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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