Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he remains the greatest loser in the forthcoming local government election since the Peoples Democratic Party won’t be participating in the poll in the state.

He, however, said his administration was determined to support the cause of developing a sustainable democracy, stressing that he wouldn’t tolerate any misguided group or individual attempting to create confusion or any form of instability in the state.

The governor also urged every registered voter and leader of political groups to ensure they are at their polling units on October 5, 2024, to participate in the process that will usher in new political leadership in the 23 Local Government Councils.

Fubara gave the charge while addressing Rivers Political Stakeholders who converged at Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, preparatory for the October 5th Local Government election.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nelson Chukwudi, and sent to newsmen. Fubara explained that the position and resolve of his government on the forthcoming election is clear, adding that it will be conducted and concluded.

Fubara insisted that the local government election will have only those residents in the state who are registered voters participating.

He said: “Go, do what the law says you should do, as demanded by the RSIEC Law, and leave the rest. RSIEC will take it from there, and when RSIEC finishes its part, the government will also take it from that point and finish its part, and the process will all be consummated by the special grace of God in a few days coming.”

On PDP not participating in the poll, Fubara said: “You know this election, I am the greatest loser because my party is not participating. It is the truth! But because of the Supreme Court ruling that there must be elected officials to manage the affairs of local governments, as a Governor, I have to obey that.

"It did not end there. The President, after the Supreme Court ruling, invited us and we had an understanding that we have a compliance duration of 90 days. So, what we are doing here is to make sure that even if my party is not participating, the local council process must stand for Rivers State.

"And a good number of you here are my party faithful and you are not even benefiting from it, and you are here supporting us. So, what is the problem?

“So, I want to thank you for supporting democracy. I want to thank you for ensuring that there is a rule of law. I want to thank you for sticking your neck out to make sure that Rivers State still stands among the comity of states.”

Fubara appealed to everyone to return to their various LGAs, follow the process, be law-abiding, and eschew violence.

“I want to thank you for standing with us and assure you that with your strength, we will continue to stand with the flag, and we will not let the flag of Rivers State down by any means.

“So, let me conclude by assuring you again, don’t allow anybody, don’t allow any propaganda, don’t allow any aluta movement, and don’t allow any story from the pit of hell to deter your spirit at this point.

"I am really happy that everyone is in high spirits. Be assured that the government will do everything to make sure that Rivers State is not put in any state of confusion,” he added.

ibechris:
Smart guy...since Wike wants to kill PDP,at least u will help him to kill it completely at the state level.

Let him come and be relevant in the state while he is killing PDP notionally.

Anybody you guys support is destined for failure, fubara already knows he won't end well, if you like curse and abuse wike on the Internet, what will be will be, this is Nigeria and deep down political observers know how fubara will end even though some of you choose to deny it because of your primitive tribal inclination and blind hatred for wike. All of a sudden to the defenders of Nigeria and new Nigeria crew, fubara who won election the way president Tinubu won his election is now a good man and a saint. . It's the same way some of you saint would have defended illegality if saint obi had won. Tinubu knows these things, reason he doesn't pay attention to the noise and criticism. Its Tinubu till 2070 since Nigerians have chosen to be hyocrites

vanitybutiwanti:
Anybody you guys support is destined for failure, fubara already knows he won't end well, if you like curse and abuse wike on the Internet, what will be will be, this is Nigeria and deep down political observers know how fubara will end even though some of you choose to deny it because of your primitive tribal inclination and blind hatred for wike. All of a sudden to the defenders of Nigeria and new Nigeria crew, fubara who won election the way president Tinubu won his election is now a good man and a saint. . It's the same way some of you saint would have defended illegality if saint obi had won. Tinubu knows these things, reason he doesn't pay attention to the noise and criticism. Its Tinubu till 2070 since Nigerians have chosen to be hyocrites

ibechris:
Smart guy...since Wike wants to kill PDP,at least u will help him to kill it completely at the state level.

Let him come and be relevant in the state while he is killing PDP notionally.

MICHEALADEX:
Seems like a smart move but will he decamp in 2027 too?

ibechris:




They both stole power by rigging massively now e don reach to share the loot....fight come out.
Two thieves.

vanitybutiwanti:
Two thieves but igbos who claim to be saints are now supporting one of the thieves? You better tell peter obi your brother to invest the money he set aside for 2027 on his supporters because from the way you guys defend misdemeanours of people you claim to support, Nothing and nobody can remove APC in 2027, its only a fhool that will reliquish power in Nigeria, Tinubu til eternity

Hankim:







This your comment make no sense

vanitybutiwanti:
Anybody you guys support is destined for failure, fubara already knows he won't end well, if you like curse and abuse wike on the Internet, what will be will be, this is Nigeria and deep down political observers know how fubara will end even though some of you choose to deny it because of your primitive tribal inclination and blind hatred for wike. All of a sudden to the defenders of Nigeria and new Nigeria crew, fubara who won election the way president Tinubu won his election is now a good man and a saint. . It's the same way some of you saint would have defended illegality if saint obi had won. Tinubu knows these things, reason he doesn't pay attention to the noise and criticism. Its Tinubu till 2070 since Nigerians have chosen to be hyocrites

vanitybutiwanti:
Anybody you guys support is destined for failure, fubara already knows he won't end well, if you like curse and abuse wike on the Internet, what will be will be, this is Nigeria and deep down political observers know how fubara will end even though some of you choose to deny it because of your primitive tribal inclination and blind hatred for wike. All of a sudden to the defenders of Nigeria and new Nigeria crew, fubara who won election the way president Tinubu won his election is now a good man and a saint. . It's the same way some of you saint would have defended illegality if saint obi had won. Tinubu knows these things, reason he doesn't pay attention to the noise and criticism. Its Tinubu till 2070 since Nigerians have chosen to be hyocrites

Godwin4444:
u don't understand politics

If PDP is not participating meaning fubara ground work is dead

It's like u don't know d reason y d governors party always win all local government election

Now he will have to spend more, if other party wins he will have to bribe them heavily to cross to PDP so they can do d groundwork for him

Wike will b d happiest in all these

vanitybutiwanti:
Two thieves but igbos who claim to be saints are now supporting one of the thieves? You better tell peter obi your brother to invest the money he set aside for 2027 on his supporters because from the way you guys defend misdemeanours of people you claim to support, Nothing and nobody can remove APC in 2027, its only a fhool that will reliquish power in Nigeria, Tinubu til eternity

Godwin4444:
u don't understand politics

If PDP is not participating meaning fubara ground work is dead

It's like u don't know d reason y d governors party always win all local government election

Now he will have to spend more, if other party wins he will have to bribe them heavily to cross to PDP so they can do d groundwork for him

Wike will b d happiest in all these

Kukutenla:

Why are you angry that people are supporting one thief when you're supporting another thief
Do you have monopoly of supporting thieves?
Besides, if we're too tall it on a scale, you're supporting the bigger thief while they are supporting the smaller thief yet you're complaining
Have some shame man!!
If Tinubu is there till 2100 are you in any way immune from his misgovernance?
Abeg rest!!

figment232:
looser

vanitybutiwanti:
yes I'm immune from his misgovernance, if Tinubu is no longer president, you wont stop being poor and you won't stop complaining on the pages of nairaland. Tinubu is not the cause of your misfortune in life.

Kukutenla:

So who cried to you that he's poor?
Stop projecting yourself on others
How much are you buying fuel now? Are you using free electricity because you support Wike?
You goon luurn

vanitybutiwanti:
you're a poor man Mr man, you're everywhere crying and gnashing your teeth. Tinubu has done nothing wrong, hustle so you won't have to complain about fuel price and electricity bill church rat.

vanitybutiwanti:
Two thieves but igbos who claim to be saints are now supporting one of the thieves? You better tell peter obi your brother to invest the money he set aside for 2027 on his supporters because from the way you guys defend misdemeanours of people you claim to support, Nothing and nobody can remove APC in 2027, its only a fhool that will reliquish power in Nigeria, Tinubu til eternity

Confirmedzombie:
Linus SIM Fubara. Can you shut up. Your cup is full.

You allowed the brainwashed ipob misled you out of hate they have for wike.

You will weep and sorrow. If you have sense, go and beg Wike.

Kukutenla:

Lol
Says Wike's dog
If you are doing well in life you won't be asslicking politicians to eat
Professional asslicker
Anyone who criticize govt is poor according to you
I guess Falana is poor

ibechris:



This shows u have no brain...where is igno written here...

How to spot a foolish fellow in theis21st century,easiest of all is tribalism.

Shame on u.

If not that u are stupid,what concerns other tribe in the affairs of these two idiots.