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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is a product of the most significant trinity in our political history. He was voted by the people, ordained by God and confirmed by the Supreme Court. He is a man of destiny, set apart by God to deliver Rivers State from an evil power centre, only greedy for the resources of the state without any commitment to the welfare of the people.
That Governor Wike is the most popular politician and statesman from Rivers State is no longer in doubt. Even his worst enemies agree that he has a link with the people, who love him for his pro-people politics and programmes.
The confirmation of Governor Wike’s election has completed a renowned trinity of sorts in the face of unnecessary and baseless propaganda engineered by the Rivers State APC, using ill-gotten funds acquired from the state coffers. These unpopular politicians used the media to create the impression that the governorship election was marred by violence and irregularities. In Court, they tendered no evidence to prove their outlandish allegations.
For a political party that claimed that the governorship election did not hold in the state, it was shocking that the Rivers State APC called only three voters to prove that elections were marred by irregularities in 4442 polling units spread across 23 LGAS. Of these three voters, only one claimed he was disenfranchised. The Supreme Court has been consistent in insisting that you can only prove electoral fraud on a polling unit by polling unit basis. Proving electoral fraud is not an issue of propaganda and political blackmail.
The Supreme Court Seven-Man Panel headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmood Mohammed with Justices Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed, Kumai Bayang Aka’ahs, Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-kun, Syvester Ngbuta , John Inyang Okoro and Amiru Sanusi as co-panelists enthroned the Supremacy of Law over the conflicting opinions of the lower courts.
Apart from this obvious lacuna in its case, the Rivers State APC all through relied on the card reader report which only reflected accreditation via card reader without mentioning accreditation via the manual process as recognised by the Electoral Act. Expectedly, this failed them as the Supreme Court had on several occasions made its position known on the legal process of accreditation recognised by law.
It was shocking that the Rivers APC thought it could rubbish the mandate of the Rivers people by relying on documentary hearsay as exemplified by the report by the INEC staff it directly subpoenaed who visited a few local government areas, but reported on the whole election, though he was never a direct participant in the conduct of the election at the polling station.
Aside the media drama sponsored by the Rivers APC, there was nothing before any of the courts to prove the stories they published about the election.
There is a need to recall that the Court of Appeal struck out over 100 paragraphs of the Rivers State APC petition wherein the party made wild allegations against named and unnamed security personnel who participated in the election. Despite this fatal blow to the petition, the Tribunal and the same Appeal Court relied on these security agents to reach their perverse judgments . These security agents had in open court admitted that they were not participants at the respective polling units and therefore only heard their testimonies from other interested parties.
Nigerians will further recall that at the middle of the sitting of the tribunal for inexplicable reasons the first chairman, Justice Pindiga was removed and replaced with Justice Suleiman Ambrosa. Justice Ambrosa went ahead to deliver rulings for applications that he did not have the privilege of hearing. He merely fulfilled all righteousness, but failed to do justice according to the law.
The Supreme Court has reinstated the confidence of Nigerians in the Judicial process by interpreting the law in line with the tenets governing the elections. They have confirmed what all the people of Rivers State knew as far back as April , 2015 when INEC declared Governor Wike the winner of the Rivers State Governorship election.
There has never been APC in Rivers State. Those who pretend to be APC leaders are not on ground in Rivers State. They are more at home in Lagos and Abuja, where their media associates build political castles in the air for them.
While Governor Wike campaigned in all the wards of Rivers State before the April 11 and 12, 2015 Governorship Election, the Rivers State APC wallowed in propaganda, having photo sessions in studios, thus neglecting the people.
Beyond the issue of Wike’s mass popularity is the fact that the leadership of the Rivers State APC raped and battered the state for eight years . These officials under the tutelage of immediate past Governor Rotimi Amaechi squandered N3trillion in the worst financial disaster ever to hit any state of the Federation. After eight years of failure, the people of the state looked for a disciplined, compassionate and focused leader. They settled for Governor Wike who broke the riverine/upland dichotomy.
The confirmation of Governor Wike’s election will further enhance the ongoing development process already entrenched in the state. With the conclusion of the legal challenge to the people’s mandate, the Governor will consolidate on the gains of his superlative performance.
The calm and jubilant acceptance of the judgment across the 23 LGAS of Rivers State is a further proof that external forces can never shake the resolve of the people to stand by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the very best in this dispensation. Intimidation and other techniques have failed as the will of God and the preference of the people have been enthroned.
Since May 29, 2015, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike played host to several men of God from different denominations of the Christian faith and leaders of other religious persuasions. Like the people of Rivers State, all the religious leaders, hearing from God, declared that Wike was ordained by God for a time as this. The Rivers APC in several statements and releases made mockery of Governor Wike’s association with the clergy, claiming that 1000 high profile Preachers would not save him from their devilish onslaught. As they say, the rest is now history. The horse and its rider have been thrown into the sea by God. Rivers State is set apart by God for this trying phase in the history of Nigeria and it will always weather the storm of manipulations in high places.
It is necessary to highlight the issue of the appellation of ‘caretaker governor ‘ introduced in our political lexicon by Rivers State APC whilst the legal tussle lasted. I find this interpretation by the Rivers State APC quite interesting and thought provoking. Though, in concert with their ever pliant media associates, the Rivers State APC sought to malign Governor Wike with the ‘caretaker governor ‘ description, they inadvertently aptly described him.
Governor Wike was voted into office by the good people of Rivers State for his political, managerial and administrative skills of taking care of people. Like the traditional caretaker, Governor Wike is not the landlord since the people of Rivers State collectively own the state. He was only elected because the people found him worthy to effectively take care of the state. This caretaker governor will continue to develop Rivers State as that is what the people asked him to do.
It is about Rivers State. It has nothing to do with PDP or APC. It is about the preservation of the ideals of the state and the promotion of her dignity and interests. Nobody would be allowed to rubbish the state on the altar of servitude and financial greed.
In his state broadcast titled “To God be the Glory” after the judgment of the Supreme Court, Governor Wike praised God for the feat, commended the Judiciary for its independence and commitment to the rule of law and extended a hand of brotherly fellowship to the leadership of the Rivers APC and her governorship candidate, Dakuku Peterside in the quest to develop the state.
He assured the people of the state of his determination to continue with the massive development of the state as he has done in the past eight months despite the distractions of the legal tussle.
He said : “The New Rivers Vision seeks a balanced development and enhanced quality of life for the present and future generations through responsive governance guided by the fear of God. I assure them that no one will be excluded from the governance process because, working together, we will certainly achieve more.
“We thank the Almighty God for His Grace. For without Him, we are nothing and we could have done or achieved nothing.
“As children of God, we pledge to continue to run a just and equitable administration that will hopefully lead to greater development for our State and the happiness of the greatest number of our people.”
It is imperative to conclude that the Supreme Court by its well considered judgment in the Rivers State Governorship election tussle has returned power back to the people of Rivers State.
The implication is simple : Never again will a bunch of political misfits and charlatans think that they can wrest power from the people via the use of deadly propaganda, fictional testimonies in court and anti -people conspiracies in high places.
The judgment statement is unambiguous. Election can only be won at the polling unit, not through illegal means contrived in the homes of political armed robbers who deride their people every step of the way. Most importantly, Rivers State is NEW.

SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT: WE STAND WITH WIKE

Good morning, good people of Rivers State, and ardent supporters of the NEW Rivers State Government. Today is the beginning of an important process in the history of Rivers State. The Supreme Court of Nigeria is presently hearing the appeal case brought to it by the Rivers State Governor, Barr. Ezenwo Wike, following the annulment of his election by the Rivers State election tribunal which was sat in Abuja, and the endorsement of that action by the Court of Appeal.

Because the Governor believes in the democratic process that brought him to service by Rivers people, he has decided to exhaust all available legal options to defend the votes of Rivers electorates. There are different angles to today’s hearing. The first is that this is the first hearing at the Supreme Court, which means there could be subsequent hearings. The second is that a decision may be reached today after the hearing, which would result in one of two options: Governor Wike is re-affirmed Governor by the Supreme Court; or a rerun of the governorship elections in the state could be ordered.

The most likely outcome is the affirmation of Governor Wike, since all the evidence indicate a lawful, peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections in Rivers State, through which the Governor emerged. If the Supreme Court today decides on a rerun, however, rivers people are unshaken, as the same votes which were counted in the state on the 11th of April, last year would be counted in the rerun, and a landslide victory for Governor Wike and Rivers people would be inevitable. Just like in Bayelsa, the people of Rivers State and South-South will always unite against political tyranny in the guise of unreal change chants.

While Rivers people readily await the outcome of the Supreme Court session(s), bear one thing in mind: Governor Wike remains Governor of Rivers State.
We #StandwithWike
#RiversisPDP

NEW RIVERS SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM

WHY WE ARE OUTSTANDING IN PROJECT EXECUTION
by Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has attributed the state’s excellent execution of critical infrastructure to his administration’s commitment to his social contract with the people.

Speaking on Friday when he inspected ongoing road projects in parts of Obio/Akpor LGA, Governor Wike assured that his administration will execute road projects in all the 23 LGAS of the state.

The governor inspected on work at the Eneka-Rukpokwu road, Oroigwe road, Elimgbu and Rumunduru-Oro-Igwe road.

He said that since assuming office he made project execution his priority because of his pledge to the ordinary people of the state that he will utilise their mandate to improve their fortunes.

According to him: "In our 2016 budget, we allocated 60 percent of funds to capital expenditure while 40 percent was reserved for recurrent expenditure. Therefore, all efforts are targeted at improving the living standard of the people.

"This state is different from others in terms of project execution because we have prioritised funding of projects. We are happy with the results we are getting because the people are satisfied with the efforts of this administration".

Governor Wike regretted that the immediate past administration played politics with roads in the area leaving the communities inaccessible. He said that he has changed the situation with regular funding of projects supported by high level supervision.

Governor Wike was accompanied on the project inspection by two Rivers State PDP Chieftains , Chief Sergeant Awuse and Prince Emma Anyanwu.

Thousands of market women at the Oroigwe market and residents of the communities visited trooped out to sing the praises of the governor for living up to their expectations.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,
Electronic Media.
22nd January, 2016.

WHY WE ARE OUTSTANDING IN PROJECT EXECUTION
by Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has attributed the state’s excellent execution of critical infrastructure to his administration’s commitment to his social contract with the people.

Speaking on Friday when he inspected ongoing road projects in parts of Obio/Akpor LGA, Governor Wike assured that his administration will execute road projects in all the 23 LGAS of the state.

The governor inspected on work at the Eneka-Rukpokwu road, Oroigwe road, Elimgbu and Rumunduru-Oro-Igwe road.

He said that since assuming office he made project execution his priority because of his pledge to the ordinary people of the state that he will utilise their mandate to improve their fortunes.

According to him: "In our 2016 budget, we allocated 60 percent of funds to capital expenditure while 40 percent was reserved for recurrent expenditure. Therefore, all efforts are targeted at improving the living standard of the people.

"This state is different from others in terms of project execution because we have prioritised funding of projects. We are happy with the results we are getting because the people are satisfied with the efforts of this administration".

Governor Wike regretted that the immediate past administration played politics with roads in the area leaving the communities inaccessible. He said that he has changed the situation with regular funding of projects supported by high level supervision.

Governor Wike was accompanied on the project inspection by two Rivers State PDP Chieftains , Chief Sergeant Awuse and Prince Emma Anyanwu.

Thousands of market women at the Oroigwe market and residents of the communities visited trooped out to sing the praises of the governor for living up to their expectations.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,
Electronic Media.
22nd January, 2016.

Prayers of men of God sustaining Nigeria says Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that prayers of leading Christian Leaders have been the sustaining force behind Nigeria.

Speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday when he received in audience, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Governor Wike said: "If not for the prayers of men of God , what would have happened to Nigeria ".

The governor thanked God for the exploits of the General Overseer of RCCG, noting that he has been a vessel of God used in blessing Nigeria.

He said that his administration is anchored on God while no step is taken without the government seeking the approval of God.

Earlier, General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye said that he was in Rivers State as part of his annual visit to the state to meet with members of the church and pray for the state.

Pastor Adeboye noted that Rivers State has the second largest population of RCCG members in the country. He said that he was always concerned about the wellbeing of the people of the state.

He prayed: "The Almighty God will let peace reign Supreme in this state. There will be progress and development . Whatever little problem we may still have, God will settle them".

The RCCG General Overseer offered special prayers for the people of Rivers State and the government of the state.

Pastor Adeboye is in Rivers State for the annual meet the members of RCCG January meeting.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,
Electronic Media.
18th January, 2016.

Welfare of military personnel should be given top priority --Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared the welfare of families of slain military personnel and surviving retired military personnel should be given top priority by relevant authorities.

Speaking during an inter-denominational Church Service at Saint Thomas Anglican Church to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Governor Wike said that the nation needs to cater for all serving and retired military personnel who have sacrificed to protect others in the country.

He noted that it is important to always celebrate the soldiers who lost their lives defending the nation while others were pursuing their personal endeavours.

He said : "If we see what happens in the North East, then we will always appreciate these military personnel anytime we see them.

"If you see people who have volunteered to join the security forces when others are scared of making the sacrifice, we need to pray for them" .

The governor said that he is aware that the Federal Government is working hard to ensure that military pensioners are paid their entitlements as at when due.

He added that all pensioners deserve to be paid regularly. He said that in Rivers State, he has made the payment of pensioners and civil servants a top priority, pointing out that he has cleared the 7 months pension arrears he inherited and paid the civil pensioners up to November, 2015.

Governor Wike said that his administration will never relegate the payment of salaries and pensions to the background because workers and pensioners require their entitlements to run their families.

In his sermon, Archbishop Ignatius Kattey of the Anglican Niger Delta Province , urged the Federal Government to always take measures to improve on the welfare of military personnel and pensioners.

The Service attracted top government officials, service commanders in Rivers State, retired and serving officers and men of the armed forces.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
10th January, 2016

13 days to go for the Largest gathering on earth, it's #5NightsOfGlory 2016, Get your whole family and neighbourhood ready #DavidIbiyeomie #SupernaturalSpeed #40daysfastingandprayer #5NightsOfGlory #5NightsOfGlory #5NightsOfGlory #5NightsOfGlory #5NightsOfGlory

Infamous N82million Dinner: Activist asks Soyinka to stop the long grammar and defend himself

By Sunny Akhigbe

I knew it would come to this! Readers would recall that I had queried Soyinka’s frequent visits to Rivers state, always at the beck and call of Amaechi in the guise of launching one “book fair” or another.

They said they had made PH a UNICEF book capital. When I did in this forum some none entities started insulting a lone voice of reason. I even carried it to the realm of gossip when I asked if Soyinka was so broke that he needed financial rehabilitation.

I did not see any real connection between an intellectual like Soyinka and a debased treacherous politician like Amaechi who at best exhibits halitosis of the intellect. It was so bad that Soyinka appeared like a special assistant to Amaechi, always by him at every occasion.

I have not said here that Soyinka is guilty as charged. The man should please clear his name. This is not the time to speak grammar. Any time Soyinka wants to obfuscate the facts and confuse his readers, he engages in tangled maize of effusive verbiage. This is not the time for rhetorics. Anyone who trades in the dark asked to be cheated

THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA.

What could make Rotimi Ameachi arrive Port Harcourt in a private jet but leave red eyed on a commercial flight ? The answer is Social Media.

What could make Dr Buhari withdraw a presented budget to powder it's excesses? The answer again is Social Media.

With the strangulation of the other arms of government Social Media has taken the lead in the 4th estate and is serving as a check to dictatorship and avarice in Nigeria.

We must keep it at the fore of our mind that Social Media is a very potent tool for social reengineering and the protection of what is left of our democracy.

I would encourage us to stand our ground and defend our democracy by continually posting the truth.

By John Kpoobari Diidi

" DAKUKU, A Political stooge"

"A stooge is a person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasant work". - Google

In Rivers state, the word stooge can be seen in a man called Dakuku Peterside. A man who never had the vision and passion to be Rivers governor. His ambition was to run for a second tenure at the House of Representatives, until a Rotimi Amaechi a man who after depleting the treasury of Rivers people, and leaving them in a comatose state thought of a Plan, were he would continue taking the collective wealth of the Rivers people.

The plan as schemed by Amaechi needed a figure, a figure who would just be like a servant willing to do the bidding of his master. It should be noted that Prior to the selection of Dakuku, Magnus Abe a serving Senator then was the bookmakers bet to be the Governorship candidate of the APC. Magnus Abe lost out because Rotimi Amaechi knew he was not the man for the stooge Job hence the opting for Dakuku.

Considering the recent past and how mismanaged Rivers state was, Rivers people should be aware that Dakuku as a governor would just be an extension of that mismanagement.

Rivers state needs a Man who has a vision and passion and not a stooge who would serve as a conduit for his Master.
Dakuku Peterside needs to Reevaluate himself and ask the honest question, who am I? before coming out to be governor.
#SayNoToAPoliticalStooge

Work resumes on Peter Odili road, Port Harcourt.
With 2016 just beginning, in a determined bid by Gov. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, to ease the sufferings of commuters and residents of the area. More work started today, to ensure every part of the state is accessible without much difficulties.

GOVERNOR WIKE SWEARS IN FIRST FEMALE CHIEF JUDGE OF RIVERS STATE

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the swearing-in of the substantive Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha, is a victory for the rule of law and the respect for the rules of succession as outlined by the National Judicial Council, NJC.

Justice Okocha is the First Female Chief Judge of Rivers State. She has been the state Acting Chief Judge since June 1, 2015.

Performing the swearing-in of Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha as the Chief Judge of Rivers State on Monday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said that the state government acted in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, NJC, which was confirmed by the Court of Appeal on December 23, 2015.

He said that with the recent development, it is clear that governors cannot willfully disrespect the recommendation of the NJC as was the case with the Amaechi administration in the state.

According to him, allowing the judiciary to be subjected to the discretion of sitting governors would desecrate the independence of the Judiciary and lead to abuses that would negatively affect the dispensation of justice.

He said: "The system will collapse if we refuse to respect the judicial system of succession as laid out. My administration will never do anything that will threaten the rule of law. We will always uphold the customs and traditions of the Judiciary. We never break down the laid down procedure.

"We will never run contrary to our avowed commitment to respect the independence of the Judiciary at all times".

Governor Wike charged the new Chief Judge of Rivers State to always uphold the constitution and carry other members of the bench along in the decision making process.

The NJC recommended the appointment of Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha as Chief Judge of Rivers State on 22ndJuly, 2013, while the Court of Appeal on December 23, 2015 set aside a Federal High Court judgment which had initially ruled that the state governor is not bound to comply with the recommendation of the NJC.

In her remarks after being sworn in, the new Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha thanked God for making her elevation possible after two years of uncertainty.

Justice Okocha said: "This is a solemn moment for me. The NJC recommendation of 22ndJuly, 2013 came to manifestation on Monday, 4thJanuary, 2016. God has glorified himself in my elevation as Chief Judge.

"Man can try, but only God’s counsel will prevail."

She commended Governor Wike for giving the Judiciary the required independence to carry out its constitutional responsibilities.

PDP WILL CONTINUE TO WIN ALL ELECTIONS IN RIVERS STATE ~ NYESOM WIKE.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that if elections are conducted ten times in the state, candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will still emerge victorious because of the commitment of the party to the wellbeing of the people.

He further declared that the people are waiting for the total deployment of card readers, saying that the defeated APC in Rivers State will not win any unit because the APC and her sponsors have since betrayed the people.

Addressing a cross section of Rivers people at the state's New Year Banquet in Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday night, Governor Wike said: "If elections are conducted ten times in Rivers State, PDP will win.

"We are waiting for the card reader, but let me see which unit they (APC) will win".

Governor Wike charged the people of Rivers State to always respect the judiciary irrespective of judgments, noting that the stability of the country depends on the judiciary.

According to him, his administration has respected the full separation of powers, which has led to the independence of the Judiciary and the Legislative Arms of Government.

He expressed happiness that he lived up to his promise to revive the Judiciary after immediate past governor Amaechi closed the courts for two years, pointing out that Amaechi was the first person to take advantage of the revived Judiciary by rushing to court over the Judicial Commission of Inquiry.

The governor added that never again will the State House of Assembly be subjected to sitting in Government House under the guidance of the governor as was the case before he took over.

He said: "You don't need to control any arm of government. What you need is mutual cooperation to develop the state".

He outlined the achievements of his administration in terms of road infrastructure, schools development, empowerment programmes and health and agricultural schemes, saying that 2016 would witness more development projects in all sectors in line with the New Rivers vision.

He said that his administration was able to make landmark achievements in seven months because of the support and prayers of a vast majority of Rivers people. He declared that he will never be distracted, noting that his commitment to serve Rivers State is total irrespective of any outcome.

The Rivers State Governor said his administration took bank loans to finance projects ,not for politicking as rumored and falsely reported in the media.

“ If I take a loan, I would use it to the benefit of the Rivers people. I will not use it to play politics. “ Governor Wike said.

Governor Wike said his administration is interested in completing abandoned infrastructural projects, provided they impact positively on lives of the people.

He explained that though his administration had paid N 1 .5 b for the foreign scholarships, it could not continue to fund it because the previous government of Rotimi Amaechi had incurred a debt of N3.5 b for 2013 – 2014 and the 2014 -2015 sessions. He stated that the decision was taken in the overall interest of the state in view of dwindling finances.

Earlier, State Head of Service, Mr Rufus Godwins stated that the people of the state are solidly in support of Governor Wike because of his commitment to development of Rivers State and his superlative achievements.

Former Minister of Sports, Dr Tammy Danagogo said that Governor Wike has lived up to the expectations of the people through his people focused programmes and projects.

The New Year Banquet, the first under Governor Wike's administration attracted former governors, state and Federal Legislators, National and State party officials and critical stakeholders of Rivers State.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
2nd January, 2016.

SECURITY: GOVERNOR WIKE INTRODUCES SECURITY STIPENDS TO TRADITIONAL RULERS.

In a move to improve security across the communities of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the release of security stipends to traditional rulers to assist them enhance community security.

Addressing the 102nd Quarterly General Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers on Wednesday, Governor Wike said that the security stipends will assist the traditional rulers generate intelligence which will be forwarded to the security agencies for necessary action.

He said : "The security stipend to traditional rulers which will be disbursed to recognised traditional rulers will start from 2016. This stipend should not be used outside of gathering security intelligence.

"We shall also introduce special awards to traditional rulers who maintain peaceful communities. We believe these awards will encourage communities to take steps to improve security across the state".

Governor Wike charged the traditional rulers to insulate themselves from partisan politics by ensuring that they remain neutral in all political matters.

He stated that being involved in politics diminishes the respect people accord to traditional rulers.

According to him : "You are custodians of customs and traditions and not custodians of politics. Your duty is to bless anyone that comes to you and not to make political pronouncements".

Speaking further, Governor Wike said that the support of traditional rulers played a key role in the achievements of his administration.

He noted that his administration has restored the dignity of traditional rulers, noting that he will continue to liaise with them to attain greater development.

In his address, the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V, Amanyanabo of Opobo , commended Governor Wike for restoring the Quarterly General session of the council's meeting.

He said the last meeting was held over two years ago.

The Traditional Ruler commended the Governor Wike administration for the execution of pro-people development projects and the release of logistic support to security agencies.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
30th December, 2015.

Why Rivers people should support Wike —Commissioner
RIVERS State Government has urged the people of the state to put politics aside and support Governor Nyesom Wike to move the state forward.
State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Austin Tam-George, in a statement, yesterday, said Governor Wike had achieved in six months what the previous government could not do in six years.
He enjoined the people to unite against alleged moves by former Governor Rotimi Amaechi to dislodge Governor Wike from Government House, Port Harcourt, describing it as an attempt by Amaechi to secure what he termed a third term by proxy.
“Governor Wike has shown a clear determination to develop the state and deliver services to the people. Wike has achieved more in six months, than the previous administration did in six years.
“Mr Dakuku Peterside was never a serious political candidate. His image has been taken up by Amaechi who wants to return to rape the state yet again. But the people of Rivers State will continue to resist and defeat them,” the commissioner maintained

TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT

When a party is in opposition, it opposes. That's its job. But when it comes to power, it must govern. Easy rhetoric is over, the press of reality becomes irresistible. By necessity, it adopts some of the policies it had once denounced. And a new national consensus is born.

Ideas matter. Legislative proposals matter. Slick campaigns and dazzling speeches can work for a while, but the magic always wears off.

[Boko Haram] is a formidable enemy. To dismiss it as a bunch of 'cowards' perpetuating 'senseless acts of violence' is complacent nonsense. People willing to kill thousands of innocents while they kill themselves are not cowards. They are deadly vicious warriors and need to be treated as such.

Charles Krauthammer
(American Author and Journalist)

REMINDER!!! TOO MANY LIES OF ROTIMI AMAECHI.

Rotimi Amaechi made this statement when President Jonathan was still in power,now president Jonathan is no more on the saddle,Buhari his messiah is in charge now,for over 8months,yet nothing has happened with regards to the implementation of the UNEP report that he (Rotimi) made so much noise about.

Rivers people and indeed Nigerians can now see how insincere this man called Chibuike Amaechi is,when it was Jonathan, he was always throwing stones at the man,now it is Buhari,he has suddenly turned dumb,yet he wants to foist another unrepentant liar Dakuku Peterside his stooge on Rivers people at all cost. Mission impossible.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/dumped-pdp-fgs-delay-implement-unep-report-amaechi/

Alhaji Tanko Yakassai on President Mohammadu Buhari

After seven months in office do you believe President Buhari is finding it difficult to settle and why?

"Buhari has not been in office for seven months but rather for 13 years. Irrespective of the fact that the election was held in March and he was sworn into the office in May, Buhari has desired the presidential office since 2003 and so he has been in office for 13 years.

This is because it is not when a person assumes the mantle of leadership that that person begins to prepare himself or herself to rule but rather the day he desired to attain that position."

"If a nurse simply because she watches doctors operate on their patients decides one day to perform procedures on a patient, the outcome would be very disastrous. So ,Buhari did not start to work from the day he was elected but rather from the day he made up his mind to contest for office."

CHRISTMAS : A TIME TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF PEACE.
Rivers First Lady advises Christians

Wife of Rivers State Governor, Justice (Mrs) Suzzette Nyesom-Wike has called on Christians to always advance the cause of peace and friendship with a view to enhancing societal growth.

Speaking on Christmas Day when she led female government functionaries and wives of top government officials to visit Christmas Babies and other patients at the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike said the Christmas period promotes love, peace and unity among the people.

She said the birth of Jesus Christ represents the highest level of love of God for humanity. The wife of the governor said it is imperative that all Christians emulate the qualities of Jesus Christ.

Justice Nyesom-Wike charged the people of the state to always to live for their neighbours for the required peace for development

She said that her visit to the hospital was to celebrate Children born on Christmas Day, congratulate their mothers and also encourage other patients at the hospital.

"I am happy that we have our Christmas Babies. I am happy that the three mothers delivered their babies safely. These babies represent the future and God’s miracle to mankind", she said.

The Governor's wife prayed that the Christmas Babies will grow up to be a blessing to their families and the society.

Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of gifts to the mothers of the Christmas Babies and other patients in the hospital by the wife of the Rivers State Governor.

In her response, Mother of one of the Christmas Babies, Mrs Faith Ezekiel thanked the Wife of the governor for her commitment to the welfare of the less privileged.

Also speaking, Medical Director of Braithwaite Memorial Specialist
Hospital, Dr Paul Ledee Kwa commended the Wike administration for placing premium on quality healthcare delivery. ¬¬SIMEON NWAKAUDU

We just witnessed history being made. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja on the 23rd of December refused to hear the Nnamdi Kanu case that was assigned to him on the grounds that the executive and the security agencies no longer abide by court orders and rulings.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed would go down in history as the first Judge to openly speak up and take an action against the budding dictatorship in Nigeria.

WHO WANTS JERRY NEEDAM DEAD?

Rivers people were yesterday awakened to the shocking news of an assassination attempt on life of Mr Jerry Needam the Special Adviser media to the Rivers State PDP Chairman.
More shocking is the fact that this attempt is the third organized plot on the life of Mr Needam.

The latest assassination attempt occurred at his residence in Port Harcourt, during which scores of armed men engaged policemen who responded to his distress call in a fierce gun battle. By the time the smoke from the guns of the murderers settled, the body of three Nigerian policemen were left lifeless while several others were severely injured.
His compound, rooms and vehicles were also riddled with bullets.

Rivers people do not need a soothsayer to tell us that the evil scheme to kill Jerry Needam is coming from the pocket of his political opponents and political groups that are not comfortable with free speech. They desperately want him silenced because of his strong political views and his penchant for speaking the truth.

I would like to echo the opinion of many Rivers people by calling on the political leadership of the APC and every other political leader to carefully comb their houses and produce the evil men that have killed our policemen. While the laws and other institutions can be manipulated with “Federal might’’, Rivers people cannot be manipulated and would not be in a hurry to forget if anything untoward happens to Jerry Needam. They should also bear in mind that the Ogoni people have a very loooong memory.

I would like to call on all lovers of truth to remain firm and focused at this time in the life of our state. The political awareness in Rivers State is high and Rivers people cannot be cowed or muzzled politically.

We would NEVER NEVER be subjugated through the wickedness of an insignificant minority.

PROJECT ALERT: BISHOP OKOYE STREET, MILE 3 DIOBU

GOVERNOR WIKE APPOINTS ACTING PROGRAMMES/CEO OF RSSDA

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the appointment of Mr Lawrence Mauculay Pepple as the Acting Programmes /Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State State Sustainable Development Agency.

Signed:

Onimim E. Jacks
Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture.
21st December, 2015.

*We won't stop Talking*

GOVERNOR WIKE’S WARNING TO ELECTION RIGGERS: A STATEMENT IN DEFENCE OF RIVERS STATE

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s statement declaring that any INEC Officer who plots to rig the forthcoming National Assembly re-run elections in the state does so at his/her own risk is a statement hinged on his commitment to the rule of law and the development of the state, Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media has explained.
In a statement on Saturday, Simeon Nwakaudu stated that all well-meaning Nigerians have commended the governor for rising in defence of the resources and mandate of the people of Rivers State.

He said those uncomfortable with the position of the governor to stop electoral fraudsters are mainly politicians neck-deep in electoral fraud and mischief.

According to him: "It is a statement based on the reality that the people of Rivers State at all times will protect their votes and mandate irrespective of any attempt to use security forces to manipulate the process.

"It is a statement hinged on the fact that Rivers is a PDP state and nobody, no matter how mischievously cunning would be allowed to use security forces to compromise the electoral process.
"Those who are edgy about his statement of fact should hide their heads in shame for plotting to connive with criminal elements to subvert the collective will and mandate of Rivers people ".

Mr Nwakaudu added: "It is important to reiterate that Rivers State is PDP and the party enjoys unprecedented following as a result of Governor Wike’s superlative performance.

"Nobody should test the resolve of the people to protect their mandate. In Rivers State rigging is not an option because the people have made their choice to always support the PDP and Governor Wike "
#LetsContinue

GOVERNOR WIKE SWEARS IN COMMISIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS.

My administration is focused on service and project delivery, Governor Wike tells new commissioners
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state who have joined the State Government with the intention of enriching themselves will be utterly disappointed as he runs a focused administration centered on service and project delivery.

Performing the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners and Special Advisers at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike stated that accountability and responsible application of state resources should guide all commissioners and special advisers.

He said: "Any of you that is here to make money at the expense of service will be disappointed. Do not assault public sensibilities with ostentatious lifestyle that you cannot defend ".

The governor expressed happiness with the quality of the fully constituted State Executive Council describing the team as a: "mix of politicians and technocrats , women and men of good character and excellent experience in diverse endeavours ".

He said that Rivers people expect and deserve nothing less than spectacular performance from the commissioners and special advisers.
Governor Wike said : "We hope and pray that you do not disappoint because to whom much is given, much is expected. Your duty is to serve public interest and accountability is a sacred contract with the people of Rivers State ".
He noted that the inauguration of the 22 commissioners means the State now has the compliment of a full executive council, with four commissioners sworn earlier in the life of the administration.

He explained that the new commissioners are on board to drive the aspirations of the people and assist the government generate necessary policies in line with the New Rivers Development Blueprint.

While thanking the State House of Assembly for the thorough screening and confirmation of the commissioners, the governor called for synergy between all arms of government for the benefit of the state.

Highpoint of the event was the taking of oath by the 22 commissioners and eight special advisers under the watchful eyes of Governor Wike.

~Simeon Nwakaudu,

GOVERNOR WIKE SWEARS IN COMMISIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS.

My administration is focused on service and project delivery, Governor Wike tells new commissioners
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state who have joined the State Government with the intention of enriching themselves will be utterly disappointed as he runs a focused administration centered on service and project delivery.

Performing the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners and Special Advisers at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike stated that accountability and responsible application of state resources should guide all commissioners and special advisers.

He said: "Any of you that is here to make money at the expense of service will be disappointed. Do not assault public sensibilities with ostentatious lifestyle that you cannot defend ".

The governor expressed happiness with the quality of the fully constituted State Executive Council describing the team as a: "mix of politicians and technocrats , women and men of good character and excellent experience in diverse endeavours ".

He said that Rivers people expect and deserve nothing less than spectacular performance from the commissioners and special advisers.
Governor Wike said : "We hope and pray that you do not disappoint because to whom much is given, much is expected. Your duty is to serve public interest and accountability is a sacred contract with the people of Rivers State ".
He noted that the inauguration of the 22 commissioners means the State now has the compliment of a full executive council, with four commissioners sworn earlier in the life of the administration.

He explained that the new commissioners are on board to drive the aspirations of the people and assist the government generate necessary policies in line with the New Rivers Development Blueprint.

While thanking the State House of Assembly for the thorough screening and confirmation of the commissioners, the governor called for synergy between all arms of government for the benefit of the state.

Highpoint of the event was the taking of oath by the 22 commissioners and eight special advisers under the watchful eyes of Governor Wike.

~Simeon Nwakaudu,

NULLIFICATION OF MY ELECTION A TEMPORARY SETBACK SAYS GOVERNOR WIKE

*Declares that Rivers State is PDP.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described the nullification of his election as a temporary setback, saying that God’s will and the mandate of the people will prevail at the end of the day.
Addressing thousands of Rivers State people who thronged the Port Harcourt International Airport to receive him on Thursday, Governor Wike urged the people to remain peaceful as the state remains PDP despite the contrived situation at present.

He assured the people that his lawyers have already started the process of Appeal to the Supreme Court, noting that after the Supreme Court, the PDP will work with whatever judgment emanates from the apex court.

The governor said the PDP is ready for the National Assembly elections as ordered by the Appeal Court, but warned that the people will resist any attempt by the Federal Government to use soldiers and policemen to manipulate the elections.

He said: "I want to warn, let nobody attempt to do what happened in Bayelsa State here. Since they said they have annulled the elections, let them come and conduct fresh elections. Let nobody think that they can use soldiers and policemen to intimidate us. We will resist any such attempt. We have maintained our cool for a long time. Our calmness should not be mistaken as a sign of weakness".
The governor stated that Rivers people are peace loving, but they hate injustice and intimidation. He advised all PDP members in the state to commence unit to unit and ward to ward campaigns for the National Assembly elections.

"We shall return all our National Assembly members as a way to disgrace those who think they will snatch the mandate of the people", he said.

He said that the administration will continue to work for the people of the state and deliver good governance and projects to the people.

Governor Wike was welcomed by the speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, former National Assembly members, PDP leaders, Local Government Caretaker Chairmen, women and youth groups.
#LetsContinue

MANDATE

Following the decision of the Appellate Court, sitted in Abuja, which upheld the purported Judgement of the lower tribunal in a case Between Gov. Nyesom Wike and Dakuku Peterside.

I want to make it clear that the mandate given to Gov. Nyesom Wike by Rivers People, will be affirmed even a re-run is conducted because going by INEC survey, Rivers is PDP.

Hereby, I commend the people of Rivers, whom have believed, supported the NEW RIVERS VISION OF HIS EXCELLENCY Nyesom WIKE,, not to be deterred by appeal court ruling nullifying the Rivers election.

His Excellency, has mandated his legal team to approach the Supreme Court which is the final court in this matter. Justice shall be ours. Keep faith and always support PDP.

Rivers is PDP
We can never be intimidated
In Wike we believe

AKULGA VOTERS FORCE

ALL THINGS WILL WORK TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD.

The Court of Appeal will today determine the appeal brought before it by our very own Governor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, challenging the nullification of his election by the Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal.

While the APC is already celebrating the judgment and announced its delivery a day before today, our faith in the judiciary to do justice in this and all other matters remains unshaken.

All things will work together for our good.

NO SHAKING!

It's human to be afraid...but better never to be motivated by it. On the pending Rivers State Governorship appeal, you have nothing to worry for.

No matter how it goes, it would get to the Supreme Court. Whoever wins at the Court of Appeal will be challenged by the other at the Supreme Court where final justice will be served and the issues exhaustively determined.

Your concerns, founded on love for Gov. Wike, are perfectly understood and appreciated. God will see us through this in Rivers State, rest assured. Democracy and Rivers people will be the eventual winners.

The money Dasuki shared was 'stolen' but the money that Amaechi shared for APC was not stolen. Idiots!
It came from his inheritance that his Ubima father left for him.
Bastards.
Did Buhari ask Amaechi where he got all the billions he gave to the Buhari Campaign?
Has Buhari told Nigerians how he became the owner of that Asokoro prime estate comprising of four duplexes? Or did he also inherit it from his late sister?....like the mud houses he inherited from Daura?
A nation of pathetic hypocrites!

APC, Buhari paid AIT over N800million for live coverage, Presidential Campaign Jingles and adverts

*APC Governorship candidates paid AIT over N1.7billion for campaign adverts etc

Investigations by Scan-News have revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari and APC, his political party paid African Independent Television, AIT, well over N800million for APC Presidential Campaign live coverage and Presidential Campaign jingles.

The Investigations further revealed that the said amount also covered campaign adverts, documentaries and special television appearances by APC officials .

Sources close to the management of DAAR Communications Plc owners of the AIT noted that the funds expended by the APC Presidential campaign would have been over a billion naira, but for the discount granted Garba Shehu who was then the Director of Media.

On live coverage of Presidential Campaign in 36 States alone, the source informed that APC and Buhari were expected to pay N432million at N12million per live coverage. They however, paid N360m after they received discount.

They also paid another N150m for live coverage of zonal town hall meetings and separate engagements by Buhari and Osinbajo. The rest of the payments were made for recurring adverts, jingles and commercial political news items.

The governorship candidates of the party in all 36 States of the Federation paid AIT over N1.7billion in live coverage and political adverts /reports. Majority of the APC candidates retained AIT all through the duration of the election.

AIT is the only station that airs political adverts from both PDP and APC. Channels Television is retained mainly by APC.