Press release
The Peoples Democratic Party Rivers State has lashed out at the former Chief of Staff to the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Emeka Woke, advising him to honourably resign his appointment as a Commissioner in the administration he referred to as clueless.
Emaka Woke had over the weekend at a Forum in Emohua criticized the Simplified Movement for organizing a Thanksgiving rally for the Supreme Court Victory of Governor Siminialayi Fubara saying that it is a manifestation of a Clueless administration.
Reacting to the statement, PDP Spokesperson in Rivers State, Sydney Tambari Gbara said through his utterances, Emeka Woke has shown that he is no longer comfortable in the cabinet of the present administration, yet has refused to resign his appointment.
“Engr. Emeka Woke is one of the commissioners who voluntarily resigned as a result of the imbroglio between the Former Governor and FCT Minister and Governor Fubara. However, the Peace deal brokered by Mr President gave him and others another opportunity to return back to the State Executive Council and were all graciously accepted by the Governor.
They swore to an oath of office to protect the integrity of the government and to serve the State in utmost good faith. As a cabinet member, protocols demand that if Chief Emeka Woke has a contrary view on any matter of State interest, he can approach his Principal, rather than disrespectfully addressing him in such a derogatory manner in public, breaking the oath of allegiance he swore to. This has equally questioned his character and integrity and above all his qualification to holding public office”.
Sydney Gbara argued that since Emeka Woke and his cohorts knew that they were no longer interested in serving in the present administration, they should have allowed other vibrant and qualified Rivers youths to fill those vacant positions, instead of going back to their vomit, thereby depriving the younger generation the opportunity to serve the State, yet displaying such level of insubordination to the authority publicly.
It is important to point out that the activities of the likes of Emeka Woke in the Cabinet are inimical and counterproductive to the system and he should desist forthwith, because it is despicable for a commissioner in the State Cabinet to refer to an administration he is part of as “clueless”.
This clearly shows that they are running a different agenda against the State which is to run down the system they are also benefiting from.
Governor Fubara has simplified Governance on auto drive to the common Rivers man and woman on the street, hence can not run his administration with retrogressive elements.
“Emeka Woke has held several public offices in the past and understands the demeanour of public office, as such, is not expected to act in such a degrading manner to his person. Rather his outburst should have been contained in his letter of resignation and not after insulting the Governor, he will still be paid by the same Governor he is insulting. “Your principles, if any, should guide you in the just and right path in your actions.” It would be more honourable for Emeka Woke to criticize this administration not as a cabinet member, therefore he should be man enough to do the needful by resigning again from office as Commissioner for Special Duties.
The Party hereby advises Rivers people to ignore the rantings of Emeka Woke and remain focused on supporting Governor Fubara, who is poised to ensure that the youths are given their rightful place in the governance of the day.
Signed:
Tambari Sydney Gbara
PDP State Publicity Secretary.
April 16, 2024
