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2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by odiks: 7:02am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Oil magnate, Tonye Dele-Cole, is poised to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Rivers State governorship election next year, following the adoption of his candidacy by stakeholders at their apex leadership caucus meeting in Lagos on Thursday. Observers had expected the ticket to be a straight fight between the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr.Dakuku Peterside and Senator Magnus Abe. That, however, was not to be as the Lagos meeting, presided over by Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, who doubles as APC leader in Rivers State, gave Cole the nod. Other party leaders at the Lagos meeting included oil magnate, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs; the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside; a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party, Chief Sam Jaja and Senator Andrew Uchendu (Rivers East). Informed sources said that Amaechi wanted a ‘neutral’ candidate that would be largely acceptable to the mainstream APC in the state as well as the Abe faction of the party. Amaechi has been pushing for a candidate from the riverine part of the state to take over from the incumbent governor, Nyesom Wike. The riverine area has not produced governor since 1999. Cole, an architect and Chief Executive of Sahara Energy, is a son of Dr. Partick Dele Cole, a former managing director of Daily Times and a former ambassador of Nigeria to Brazil. He is from Abonnema-Kalabari, headquarters of Akuku-Toru (rivernine) Local Government Area. He attended the Lagos meeting along with Peterside who was the party’s candidate in the 2015 election. The NIMASA boss welcomed Cole’s endorsement yesterday as did Abe, who was not at the meeting. But Abe said he was not aware that Cole was an APC member. Peterside, in his response, said: “Our leader, Rt. Hon. Amaechi,” whose leadership they all subscribed to, made a decision on who members of the party in Rivers State should back for the office of governor of Rivers State in 2019, with the lot falling on his friend and brother in Christ (Cole). “I made a commitment to the group earlier to stand by whatever decision the leader makes in the overall interest of the party and Rivers State. I reiterated my position yesterday (on Thursday) in the leadership meeting. I thus stand by the decision on Tonye Cole. “We have toiled from 2013 to date (a period of five years) and have made sacrifices and lost lives in the course of enthroning the kind of government we want in Rivers State; a government that will guarantee peace, unity and prosperity. In the course of the struggle, we bonded as one indivisible family under God. “The decision by the leader has been met with mixed reactions, which is expected. My appeal is that we allow the greater interest of APC and Rivers State to prevail. “To those who believe in the vision I shared in the past five years, the leadership I gave at various times and the path of loyalty to the cause I have chosen over time, I urge you all to stand by the Leader, the party and the ordinary people of Rivers State in support of Tonye Cole. “I personally pledge my loyalty to the Leader (who is to me family) and the decision he has made. I enjoin all my supporters to queue behind our leader (Amaechi) and ensure total victory for our party.” Peterside also prayed for unity among the members of APC and victory in the 2019 elections. Abe, a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), who hails from Bera-Ogoni in the upland part, said on the phone yesterday that he was “not aware of any meeting of APC stakeholders in Rivers State that has been held and endorsed anybody.” He added: “I have said it on several occasions that anyone who is interested in serving Rivers people should come forward and offer themselves and make their plans known. “If a Tonye Cole has been so endorsed, it is a very welcome development. He should come forward and offer himself and make himself known to Rivers people. “I, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, have said I am going to vie for the governorship ticket of our party, the APC, and I want to repeat that I will vie for the governorship ticket of APC. “Every other Rivers son or daughter who believes that he or she has the capacity and the experience to offer the needed services that our state needs at this time is welcome. “As far as I know, I have not known Tonye Cole to be a member of the party (APC). But if he has decided to join the party as to contest for the governorship, it is a welcome development.” http://thenationonlineng.net/2019-amaechi-other-rivers-apc-leaders-adopt-sahara-oil-boss-tonye-cole-for-governorship/ 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by garetz: 7:06am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Waste of time 76 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by MVLOX(m): 7:07am On Sep 01, 2018 |
I see |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by fiftynaira(m): 7:07am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Rivers state candidancy we’ll be marlled with violence. Area will be violate as usual 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Nobody: 7:08am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Amaechi always brings unpopular candidates to contest elections in Rivers State. Magnus will easily beat Cole hands down in any election 63 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by gaby(m): 7:09am On Sep 01, 2018 |
If he is a good manager of man and resources with the needed skill to put the state in the right direction, way to go. Rivers state need an opposition candidate that can stand Wike at the polls and get the electorates behind him/her. The wanton violence and killings in the state is an issue to be faced head-on. So long as Tonye's candidacy will be an unanimous one and not further lead to internal rancour within the party, he sure is good to go. Enjoy the story on my siggy for the weekend and preorder your paperbacks 7 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:09am On Sep 01, 2018 |
All the best good man. 1 Like |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by SamuelAnyawu(m): 7:10am On Sep 01, 2018 |
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Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Nobody: 7:10am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Amechi wants to change the culture of Rivers state. He want a better role model for the youth. Rivers state have been ruled by thugs who grow through cultism to become Governors,Senators etc. Amechi, Wike,.Abe, Dakuku are product of growing through the street with alot of evil,cultism and thuggery to get to where they are . As a result many rivers youth believe they will become successful by following thier footstep. By endorsing Tonye Cole, Amechi want to change the narrative. He want a rivers state govern by technocrat and professional. People who can think beyond gangster politics like himself,Wike,Abe,Dakuku etc. I think the progress and success of lagos, Anambra and recently Edo have thought Amechi that professionals are better manager of state than lifetime street politicians. Obiano was a professional banker when Peter Obi made him a governor. We can see the progress in Anambra. In edo state Obaseki was a professional investment banker when Oshiomole brought him to edo state to manage the economy and the state . Today, Edo state is becoming the most investment friendly state in Nigeria since Obaseki became Governor. If Amechi succeed to make Tonye Cole Governor of rivers state, that will be a major cultural shift in River state. It will promote interest in Education and legitimate lifestyles in River state among the youth. Below is a report from vanguard (A pro PDP newspaper) saying Delta state is losing Manufacturers to Edo state since Obaseki a technocrat became Governor. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/growing-investor-confidence-manufacturers-relocate-from-delta-state-to-edo-cite-obasekis-reforms/ 77 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by MrWondah(m): 7:10am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Same man Amaechi sold rivers assets to and looted Rivers dry through his coy He is a better opponent than Fakuku 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by ruggedtimi(m): 7:11am On Sep 01, 2018 |
make tonye cole avoid politics. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by bamasite(m): 7:12am On Sep 01, 2018 |
You see this 2019 election? Na God go save person for this Rivers State! If you know, you know 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Harrynight(m): 7:12am On Sep 01, 2018 |
![]() There are States APC can't penetrate and Rivers is one of such, I wish Tonye Cole would realize this! 58 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by obowunmi(m): 7:12am On Sep 01, 2018 |
thieves and rogues.... Tonyee Cole used to knack Kenya Moore of Real Housewives of Atlanta. ![]() ![]() 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by castrokins(m): 7:13am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Let's Wait For Reaction From Sen. Magnus Abe 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by RealTrump: 7:13am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Better to vote people who at least have a second source of income. Tired of these con men whose only life achievement is how they started as Councillor n ended up as Governor or Senator. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by SEONaijaExpert: 7:13am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Under the nose of Uche Secondus, PDP is losing its strong hold. To make things worse, he's the PDP chairman and that's his territory. Under the nose of Wike, PDP is losing another state. With his gragra, I can't wait to see the expression on his face when he loses the state to APC. It was done in Ekiti, Rivers is next! Any APC governorship candidate in Rivers should be ready to be Governor already. And looking at the candidature of Tonye Dele-Cole, it's a done deal already. 13 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by davodyguy: 7:14am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Mr Cole, a very fine gentle man. Speaks Yoruba fluently 10 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Ehiscotch(m): 7:15am On Sep 01, 2018 |
I personally think all successful business men should take some cue from Dangote and stay away from Nigerian politics except you are willing to always come out to defend it. Besides, APC cannot win Rivers until 2023 after Wike 's tenure and if they win the Presidential seat come 2019; only then can they defeat Wike's imposed successor - trust me, Wike would do a Fayose in 2019 - and they are managing to spread their tentacles into the SS, seeing as political big wigs are fast decamping from that region. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by highness25(m): 7:15am On Sep 01, 2018 |
odiks:Another Dakuku? this man (Tonye) is of no match to Wike na. It's crystal clear Amaechi has lost his thinking. What Surprises me is that I'm just hearing Tonye for the first time in Rivers state APC 45 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Benekruku(m): 7:15am On Sep 01, 2018 |
That's a blow considering his tribe Wike is in deep mess. The amount of APC support springing up in River state presently spells doom 10 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by davodyguy: 7:15am On Sep 01, 2018 |
MrWondah:Says who? They sold the moribund Olympia Hotel and that's more like a bareland. I did the valuation, so I know what I'm talking about 6 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Benekruku(m): 7:16am On Sep 01, 2018 |
highness25: You ain't know politics trust me. You can't even see the Joker Ameachi is playing 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Nobody: 7:17am On Sep 01, 2018 |
NIGERIA is gradually growing, however we really need to do away with leaders who parade everywhere with PISSING TUBES. |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Hisxellency: 7:17am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Waste of time... Wike is still the incumbent governor of Rivers state 23 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by highness25(m): 7:18am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Benekruku:meaning? |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Whothecapfits: 7:18am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Good |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by Whothecapfits: 7:20am On Sep 01, 2018 |
life2017: well thought out! It's nice trend if we have to pull our societies from the woods: from the grip of mediocrers. 8 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by deboysben(m): 7:21am On Sep 01, 2018 |
For the love of Rivers state the toughest and strongest state 2 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by dahmie2013: 7:21am On Sep 01, 2018 |
This Peterside man is humble, even d way he talks, very simple & a man with few words. I was surprised he wasn't d one chosen. 7 Likes |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by puffpuff: 7:22am On Sep 01, 2018 |
castrokins:You don't need to wait. His reaction was stated in the article. You may need to read again, this time to the end. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by VivaDeAngelo(m): 7:24am On Sep 01, 2018 |
Wike will crush this one. 22 Likes 1 Share |
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