APC WILL WIN RIVERS STATE NOTWITHSTANDING THE THREATS ~TONYE COLE

... Challenged Rivers PDP guber candidate to a debate.

It was an unusual atmosphere, as the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Pastor Tonye Cole, abruptly relocated his Oyigbo LGA rally to a makeshift venue, staging his carnival-like campaign rally right in the middle of the road in Oyigbo Local Government Area.

Moments before the commencement of the rally, security agencies arrived and asked everyone to vacate the venue for reasons yet to be ascertained.

This prompted the people present to angrily lift the canopies and chairs to the adjoining road, where they set up a befitting venue to receive the the APC candidate and his entourage.

Not withstanding the provocation, the Rivers APC Governorship candidate encouraged the crowd and assured them that APC is in the hearts of the people, noting that despite the intimidation, APC will win the next election in the state.

Pastor Tonye Cole praised the indomitable spirit of the Oyigbo people, and highlighted that from the beginning of the election season, the PDP government in the state has been deploying every apparatus at their disposal to intimidate APC and frustrate their campaign.

"No matter what; no matter who; no matter how; APC will win this election. What I have seen today in Oyigbo has convinced me beyond any doubt, that no matter what, how and where, APC will win Rivers State. You can threaten; you can try to stop; you can prevent; you can ban; but you cannot stop the spirit of the people from winning."

"We were meant to use a facility, but we are on the street today to show that nothing will stop us. If they say we cannot use the premises, we will come onto the streets. If they say we cannot use the streets, we will enter the market; if they say we cannot use the market, we will enter the homes; if they say we cannot use our own homes, we will enter the hearts of the people. Nothing will stop us".

The 2023 Rivers State APC governorship candidate regretted the long sufferings and injustice inflicted on the people of Oyigbo, assuring them that their years of government induced punishment, underdevelopment and disrespect to their traditional institutions are over:

"Oyigbo has been punished; they have stepped on you; they have tried to silence you; they have punished you; why, because you believed in justice; because you wanted what every human being wants, respect. All you are asking for is respect, but instead of respect, they ban you; instead of respect, they close your roads; instead of respect, they close your market; instead of respect, they take your light; instead of respect, they refused building hospital; instead of respect, they kill you. That must end today; it must end".

Pastor Tonye Cole advised the opposition PDP to stop acts capable of instigating political violence in the state. He also challenged the Rivers PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Siminalaye Fubara to come out for a debate, so that he can tell Rivers people what he has in stock for them.

"Everywhere we go, we talk to the people; we touch the people; we hold the people; we feel with the people. We are not afraid of anybody. Our opposition is afraid of us, because they have seen a movement, they are seeing people come out to touch us, to hear us; they are seeing people come out to believe us; they are seeing people come out to say that I am voting for you because I believe in you."

"So, I want to speak today to our opposition: stop trying to stop us. It will not work. Instead, come out, talk with us, come and debate with us. I have not seen my candidates position; I have never seen him. Sim Fubara and I, I've never seen him. If he comes out, I will not recognise him. If he comes out to stand here, I won't recognize him".

Mr. Tonye Cole who narrated that he has never met the Rivers PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in his life, nor could he recognize him, said he however respects his person, even as he urged him or whoever seeks to govern Rivers State not to be unfamiliar with the people.

"I have not seen him before, but I respect him, because he is the candidate of a major political party. So, I respect him, but the people want to see him; they want to hear from him; they want know what he has and what I have. I know the other candidates, but I have never seen Sim Fubara, I don't know him."

He called on the people to vote massively for him and all APC candidates, adding that he will form a government that will be for the people, and not a government that the people will be afraid of.

"My government is for you; ny government and that of Innocent Barikor is for you. We will win; we are for you; you don't have to be afraid of us. Please vote for us. Our government will not mock you, we will not threaten our traditional institutions."

"Please come out and vote for all APC candidates; please vote for me in this Governorship election. I am a human being who cares for you, and my government will make a difference for you".

Tonye Cole, before converging at the rally, had earlier visited traders at the popular Oyigbo timber market and paid courtesy calls on the traditional institutions in the area.

Wabiye Idoniboyeobu,
Director, Media and strategic communications Directorate,
Tonye/Barikor campaign council.

30st January, 2023.

If APC get 30% of votes in rivers both in the presidential & governorship election they should declare them winner..

Joke taking too far

tobb:
If APC get 30% of votes in rivers both in the presidential & governorship election they should declare them winner..

Joke taking too far

psquare| obi rally was massive

My brother a little knowledge of the political leaning and demography of this area would have helped you to make informed comment.

APC can get substantial vote in Oyigbo in the governorship election as this area has always being Ameachi historical supporters.

To be frank with you, Nyerisi Wike and his team is still viewed with suspicion here by a large section of Oyigbo residents due to his political miscalculation and his squabbles with IPOB that was misrepresented as an attach on Igbos.

However, it would be a total foolery for anyone to interpret APC Rivers popularity here as a vote for Tinubu. The Indigenous Ndoki, Asa and other non-indigenous Igbo population would massively be voting for LP in the presidential election.

Oyigbo is Peter Obi's major stronghold but would even struggle to get 1% in the Presidential election.
My brother, every politics is Local.

tobb:
If APC get 30% of votes in rivers both in the presidential & governorship election they should declare them winner D

Joke taking too far

tobb:
If APC get 30% of votes in rivers both in the presidential & governorship election they should declare them winner..

Joke taking too far

Oyigbo and Etche is APC ground in Rivers. Also Eleme.

If you add Kalabari and Okrika, APC will do fairly.

The Issue is Ikwerre people and their block vote. Amaechi hasn't actually impressed Ikwerres during his almost 8years as Minister of Transportation.

Personally I'd vote for Tonye over Sim becos I prefer Amaechi to Wike.

Tonye Cole. I will guarantee you a 10k free votes headstart but you'll still lose Rivers state. You know what to do if you want to win

jamesversion:


Oyigbo and Etche is APC ground in Rivers. Also Eleme.

If you add Kalabari and Okrika, APC will do fairly.

The Issue is Ikwerre people and their block vote. Amaechi hasn't actually impressed Ikwerres during his almost 8years as Minister of Transportation.

Personally I'd vote for Tonye over Sim becos I prefer Amaechi to Wike.

Tonye can't win in oyigbo...


Wike is having 8 SA in each pooling unit and they must bring 10 voters each too that why they are been paid 20k per month.