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October 7, 2024 IGP Orders Reopening of Rivers LGA Secretariats After Fubara Swears In APP Leaders
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IGP Orders Reopening of Rivers LGA Secretariats After Fubara Swears In APP Leaders

The Rivers State Police Command has reopened all 23 Local Government Area Secretariats in the state following the recent election and swearing-in of new chairmen.

This was confirmed in a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Monday morning. She noted that the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Bala, acting on the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel who had previously sealed and secured the council secretariats.

The secretariats were initially sealed in June due to a disagreement between the Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the former local government chairmen, who were aligned with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This development followed Governor Fubara's swearing-in of 23 newly elected local government chairmen. The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, took place a day after the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) conducted elections at the grassroots level.

POLICE ORDERS UNSEALING OF LGA SECRETARIATS, WITHDRAWAL OF DEPLOYED PERSONNEL WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

In view of the recent political developments in Rivers State, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Mustapha, hereby conveys the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state. This decision is in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions.

Consequently, the IGP has ordered the unsealing of the Local Government Secretariats, which were earlier secured by police personnel. The police will only be redeployed to these locations in the event of any crisis or breakdown of law and order, in which case emergency measures will be swiftly implemented to restore normalcy.

The Rivers State Police Command assures the public of its readiness to maintain peace and order across the state and will continue to act professionally in discharging its duties. We urge all residents and stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation evolves.

 

GRACE IRINGE-KOKO (ANIPR),
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND.
FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
OCTOBER 7, 2024

October 5, 2024 Akwa Ibom: Governor Eno Appoints Daughter as Acting First Lady
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Akwa Ibom: Governor Eno Appoints Daughter as Acting First Lady

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state, following the passing of his wife.

The governor made this announcement during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in Uyo.

Governor Eno explained that Helen would work alongside the state’s Deputy Governor to ensure the Office of the First Lady continues its responsibilities seamlessly.

“To uphold the Office of the First Lady and continue my late wife’s work, I present our daughter, Helen, to take on the duties of the office,” he stated.

“She will collaborate closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare,” Eno added.

The governor expressed confidence in his daughter’s ability to succeed in this new role and sustain her mother’s legacy.

RELATED: Gov Eno Mourns Wife: “She Embodied All the Virtues of a Perfect Woman”

October 4, 2024 Gov Eno Mourns Wife: “She Embodied All the Virtues of a Perfect Woman”
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Gov Eno Mourns Wife: “She Embodied All the Virtues of a Perfect Woman”

Governor Umo Eno has spoken out for the first time since the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo-Eno, expressing deep sorrow over her death. In a heartfelt statement released on Friday, the Akwa Ibom State Governor described his late wife as "everything a man could ever wish for in a virtuous woman," adding that he would "miss her for a lifetime."

Nine days after her unexpected passing, Governor Eno shared his grief over losing his wife of 38 years, calling her his "prayer partner, counsellor, cheerleader, best critic, homemaker, and permanently smiling."

Titled "We Are Perplexed But Not In Despair," inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:8, the statement expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and condolences the family has received from all corners of the nation. "The incredible outpouring of love, support, prayers, and words of encouragement through phone calls and messages of condolence and visits since the unexpected sunset that befell us has truly strengthened us," he wrote.

Governor Eno specifically thanked President Bola Tinubu and Akwa Ibomites, acknowledging the rare show of unity and love, especially from the youth, who suspended their planned national protests to honor his late wife. He also extended gratitude to political figures from all sides who paused campaign activities in her memory.

He reassured the public that all initiatives led by his wife, including the Golden Initiative for All (GIFA), would continue and be expanded, stating, "Our focus will not be shifted from rendering services to our people with renewed strength, as this is what Kemi always prayed for."

Eno also commended security agencies for maintaining peace during this difficult time and urged them to continue their vigilance as the state approaches local government elections.

As the family continues to navigate this period of great loss and grief, Governor Eno asked for continued respect for their privacy, promising that burial arrangements would be announced at the appropriate time. He concluded, "We will not mourn as those who have no hope in Christ Jesus."

October 4, 2024 Rivers LG Elections: Police Vow to Prevent Polls from Holding
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Rivers LG Elections: Police Vow to Prevent Polls from Holding

The Rivers State Police Command has announced that it will not permit the local government election scheduled for Saturday to proceed. In a statement titled ‘Proposed October 5th, 2024 Local Government Chairman Election,’ the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that the police had received a restraining order, barring them from providing security for the elections.

The command also acknowledged the September 30, 2024, judgment from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which prohibits the police from participating in the election. The statement added that the Force Legal Department has advised that the court ruling takes precedence over other considerations.

Additionally, the police statement mentioned a recent protest by the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), during which they demanded strict adherence to the court’s orders regarding the election.

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