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APC Unveils New Secretariat In Obio/Akpor

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12 years ago

May 21, 2014

Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Sir Tony Okocha says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sure of victory in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
He made the declaration during the unveiling of the Party Secretariat at Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rumuigbo last Sunday. Okocha said defeat was imminent for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the area despite the presence of Supervising Minister for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike and erstwhile Chairman of the Council, Timothy Nsirim.
He said “Your Excellency, we just want to let you know that we have found the stone that killed Goliath. You know that Goliath was tall but it was only a stone from David that killed him .
He said that Obio/ Akpor does not belong to anybody. Today, we are sufficiently hooked into the political equation and if any Nigerian claims that he does not know the people of Ikwerre ethnic nationality, ask him or her whether he knows Rotimi Amaechi.
According to the Chief of Staff, Governor Amaechi has shown that he is a courageous and focused leader and called on the people to vote for APC to change their political fortunes.
The same view was expressed by Chairman of APC in the State, Chief Davies Ibiamu Ikanya who said the secretariat would ensure victory for the party in the area, which is also the local government area stronghold of Chief Nyesom Wike.
The Rivers APC Chief said he was impressed with the large turnout of the people, an indication that the party was already sailing to victory in the next election.
When he asked party faithful from ward 9 to show their hands, Chief Ikanya noted, “that is Nyesom Wike’s ward. Nobody is left in that ward. I wish that Nyesom Wike will come and see that there’s nobody behind him. Thank you Ward 9 anytime, anyday you will deliver”.
Also speaking, member representing Emohua/lkwerre Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Andrew Uchendu said Governor Amaechi has brought honour and fame to Rivers State, particularly to his Ikwerre kinsmen.
He reiterated Governor Amaechi’s position that no Ikwerre son should contest the governorship next year in the spirit of fair play. He believed that equity demands that people from other ethnic groups should contest next year’s governorship elections.
Meanwhile, Wife of Governor Amaechi and Founder of Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI), Dame Judith Amaechi has called on the citizens to eshew any form of violence during the upcoming elections.
She said, “l ‘am particularly delighted that today, no one is embracing violence and no one is embracing wickedness. Any man who comes to say to you embrace wickedness please run from such a person”.
She called on politicians to embrace God and make Him their leader, saying that “when Jesus is lifted high, every other persons are down below and for that reason when God is lifted high you too will be lifted up and when we place Christ ahead of all of us we now see there will be no troubles”.
Woman Leader of the APC, Mrs Caroline Ngbor thanked the party faithful from Obio/Akpor, pointing out that the Ikwerre ethnic group is blessed with a political colossus in the person of Governor Amaechi.
Mrs Ngbor described the Rivers State governor as the “Mandela” of Rivers politics and Nigeria in general. By standing firm through persecution, she observed the governor has brought fame to the people of Ikwerre.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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9 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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10 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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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10 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

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.