The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Adolphus Enebeli, asserts no court order can halt party primaries. Retired Justice Enebeli made this statement while addressing journalists during a training session for Master Trainers. The event took place at the Justice Mary Odili Institute in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He referenced Section 60, Subsection…
The All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to end his legal battles. In a statement signed by Ikenga Chibike, the APC urged the governor to prioritize peaceful dialogue with the Assembly. The APC stressed that seeking court rulings to nullify the election of Assembly members is unproductive. Several court…
In a significant political development, Dr. Sule Amachree has been announced as the consensus candidate for the upcoming Asari Toru Local Government election, slated for October 5th, 2024. The news was met with widespread approval and support from key political figures and members of the LGA. On behalf of the government and the people of…
In a swift administrative move, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, has suspended Hon. Barrister Otonye Briggs from his position as Chairman of the Akuku-Toru Local Government Caretaker Committee (CTC). The suspension takes immediate effect, marking a significant shift in the leadership of the council. Governor Fubara has appointed Hon. Bitebobo Nelson…
Jackrich Mobilizes Grassroots Support for Governor Fubara’s Administration: In a strategic move to bolster grassroots backing for Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, High Chief Hon. Amb. Sobomabo Jackrich, also known as Egberipapa, convened an important meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024, at his Usokun residence. The gathering brought together key executives of the Simplicity…
The Ogoni and Oyigbo Peoples Assembly, a political coalition representing five Local Government Areas in Rivers State, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and called for his second term bid in 2027. The assembly, which met to discuss the future of Rivers State politics, also pledged total loyalty…
In a decisive victory for Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, his loyalists within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have secured control over the Rivers State chapter of the party. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has granted approval for congresses held in Rivers State, further solidifying Wike’s influence in the…
Gentlemen of the press, Permit us to begin this press brief by expressing our condolences to the family of Barr. Isaac Omodewu, the APC family in Oyo state over the death of our beloved colleague. Similarly, our heart goes out to all the people, governor and government of Borno state including our amiable Vice President,…
After reading through an open letter purportedly written by one Gabriel Pidomson, a former governorship aspirant who serially failed to secure PDP nomination to contest for the office of the Governor of Rivers State , wherein he attempted to malign the political leader of Rivers State and FCT Minister, H.E Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, it became…
The National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed an appeal against a court order that halted their planned congresses in Rivers State. The order, issued by Justice Godwin O. Ollor, follows a judgment that dissolved the seven-man caretaker committee led by Tony Tony C. Okocha and reinstated Emeka Beke and his elected…
