Some leaders of Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers state led by Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo and former Chairman of the council, Hon. Solomon Abel Eke area have declared total support for governor, Siminialayi Fubara.
The leaders in a communique today, condemned the attack on the governor and the attempt by some lawmakers to impeach him.
The communique reads
COMMUNIQUE BY OBIO AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS.
Following the leadership meeting of Obio Akpor Local Government Area held on the 12th day of December 2023 we therefore resolve as follows:
1. That the leaders of Obio Akpor Local Government Area condemn the attack on the Executive Governor of Rivers State His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS by the security operatives and the attempt by some disgruntled undemocratic elements in the name of Rivers State House Assembly to impeach the Governor.
2. To support the Rivers State Governor in thick and thin, come rain and sunshine.
3. That the Rivers State Governor has not failed Rivers people and Obio/Akpor Local Govemnaent Area in particular and as a result, Obio/Akpor people will continue to support the Governor.
4. That Obio/Akpor leaders congratulate Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS on his well-deserved victory at the Court of Appeal and his detractors to stop forthwith.
5. We congratulate Rt Hon Edison hie, the speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly on his emergency as the Speaker of the Rivers State House Assembly and condemn the attack on him and his family by Nigeria Police.
6. We advise Nigeria Police to be professional in their conduct and remain neutral in all they do.
We pray God Almighty to continue to direct your Excellency’s steps and protect him in his quest to better the lives of Rivers people.
Signed:
Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo
Hon. Solomon Abel Eke
