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WIKE Recaptures RIVERS Politics
Fubara and Wike will soon be friends again
Heeding the adage "once bitten, twice shy," Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike, has taken bold and calculated steps to avoid a repeat of the political crisis with his estranged protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara—a conflict that once threatened the peace and stability of Rivers State.In a dramatic turn of events aimed at consolidating his political dominance and avoiding a repeat of past miscalculations, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has reportedly compelled Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to swear an oath of loyalty as part of a renewed reconciliation deal brokered under pressure from the presidency.The latest development marks a decisive chapter in the long-running political feud between Wike and Fubara—his estranged political protégé—whose fallout in August 2023 fractured the...
Ada-George, Rivers elders back Fubara amidst political tensions
Top Stories Tamfitronics The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has expressed its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid rising political tensions in the state.RIVLEF Chairman, Chief Rufus Ada-George, talk say the forum’s position during a news conference on Thursday for Port Harcourt.Ada-George commend Fubara for showing courage and keeping a peaceful attitude despite unnecessary provocations from some politicians in Rivers.“We commend Fubara for his courage and determination in standing firm and resolute in defending the interests of the people of Rivers state.“The governor, his team and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) have been bold in upholding democracy and democratic values.’’Ada-George, a former governor of Rivers, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his interventions aimed at reducing political tensions in the state.He, however, criticised the president for allegedly failing to admonish the...
Tension in Rivers state as Okirika youths demand payment of land rent for oil wells
Politics tamfitronics The Okirika Youth Association has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Oando PLC, demanding the settlement of long-overdue land rent for oil wells operating in their community.The oil wells, previously owned by Agip and now under the ownership of Oando, have reportedly been operating for the past six years without any payment to the host community.The failure to pay rent has fuelled growing frustrations among the youth and other community members.The Okirika Youth Association has outlined three major grievances non-payment of land rent, neglect of community development projects and environmental degradation.The youth called for the immediate fulfilment of several demands including the immediate payment of all outstanding land rent, implementation of development projects and environmental remediation and compensation for the damage caused by oil activities, including pollution of the land and waterways.The youths stated...
JUST IN: Rivers Gov, Fubara, Issues Fresh Warning to Police Commissioner Amidst Political Crisis
Politics tamfitronics Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned the police commissioner in the state, Olatunji Disu, as well as other officers to desist from abandoning their core professional responsibilities to pursue vested political interests.According to the governor, such may eventually hurt them in the long run.Governor Fubara made this statement during the inauguration and formal handover of 100 operational vehicles acquired by his administration to the Rivers State Police Command at the Sharks Football Stadium in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.The governor said police officers are engaged and trained as professionals to protect lives and property while contributing to the desired peace in the state as a patriotic duty.He said, “I need to say this so that you will understand. When you (Disu) came to Rivers State, and I had my encounter with you, I...
