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IYC Leadership Crisis: I Remain President, Eradiri Insists …Says Ikuli’s Emergence, A Charade

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The President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Udengs Eradiri, has dismissed claims of the emergence of a new president for the body, describing the action by the Wisdom Ikuli-led group as “a charade and an attempted mutiny.”
In a statement yesterday, Eradiri, said that he remains the president of IYC, saying that the entire IYC held a summit at Petroleum Training Institute Conference Centre, Warri, Delta State, and charged Nigerians to discountenance the alleged meeting by the Ikuli group “on the road or boundaries between two states as shown in the pictures being circulated”.
He said that all Eastern, Western and Central zone executive officers led by Iyerefama Godswill Jaja, Freedom Atigbi and  Prince Akinima, woman leader, financial secretary, and all clan chairmen attended the Warri summit, except the “the suspended zonal chairmen for obvious reasons.”
Eradiri explained that the IYC has an existing constitution, adding that “if the president is suspended, then the provision is that the deputy president acts till a by-election is conducted to fill the vacancy, if found wanting.”
He stressed that “the entire national executive council except for the suspended mobilisation officer, Wisdom Ikuli, were present in Warri western zone (ie nine out of 10 members of the executive).
Eradiri disclosed that “the Abuja and Lagos chapters of the council were also present at Warri summit”, saying that “other organs of council are yet to be constituted in line with the convention of Ofunama.”
The IYC president further said that the last executive council meeting had fixed October 14, 2014 for the inauguration of other outstanding executive council leaderships at Isoku in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
He restated that “the suspended mobilisation officer, Wisdom Ikuli has been officially suspended from IYC activities for declaring himself as acting president when the entire council was away discussing ways to move the Ijaw youth towards positivity.”
Eradiri alleged that “Wisdom had constantly been disrespectful to my person and the office of the IYC president, and also involved in other ignoble activities that have brought the name of the IYC to disrepute.
He urged all Ijaw people to ignore the disgraceful and fraudulent antics of Ikuli and his co-horts, warning that any person or group of persons that deals with Wisdom Ikuli does so at their own peril.
A fraction of the IYC had on Friday announced the suspension of its President, Comrade Udengs Eradiri and declared Comrade Wisdom Ikuli as the Acting President.
It said Eradiri was suspended Friday at an Emergency general congress of the body held in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State for alleged fraudulent activities and other activities detrimental to the growth of the council and Ijaw nation.
The suspension which it said was endorsed by IYC’s Zonal Chairmen followed a motion by Comrade Asor Samuel of the Western Zone and supported by the Assistant Secretary of the Central Zone, Comrade Sokari G. Sokari.
Consequently the Chairman of the Electoral Committee Comrade Sunny Diri Tolofari declared Wisdom Ikuli as the new helmsman.
Eradiri was accused of organizing a summit of the council without consulting other members of the executive, going from company to company in the name of IYC to collect money and curry favour, fighting against emergence of Ijaw President, as well as the emergence of Ijaw governor in Rivers State, high handedness and disrespect to elders of Ijaw land amongst others.

 

Chris Oluoh

General Manager, Radio Rivers, Ms Medline Tador (right), with her counterpart from Rivers State Television Authority, Mr Tonye Ekong, during 2014 Civil Service Week in Port Harcourt, recently

General Manager, Radio Rivers, Ms Medline Tador (right), with her counterpart from Rivers State Television Authority, Mr Tonye Ekong, during 2014 Civil Service Week in Port Harcourt, recently

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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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