Following the recent passage of the appropriation bye-law, we have commenced the renovation and construction of key public facilities, streamlined community-based security agreements, and initiated the structured mapping of Yenagoa with street naming, bus shelters, and house numbering—supported strongly by the State Government.
The timing of the meeting is particularly crucial. On March 18, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions that threatened governance and public order. Against this backdrop, the renewed dialogue between Fubara and Wike, under the guidance of respected political elders, represents a possible path forward in stabilizing the region’s leadership.
The SDD/SLE Prosperity Movement has called for an apology from George Turner and his cohorts to Governor Diri, highlighting his reputation as a father figure devoted to the welfare of all Bayelsans. The movement pointed out that it is regrettable that individuals who previously benefited from the Prosperity Administration seek to undermine the government’s efforts following their removal from leadership roles due to unsatisfactory performance.
Today, everyone can see that you tick all the boxes as a leader of universal proportions, a rarity in our nation, Nigeria. I’m proud to have associated with you since the seminal stages of your political career, to the international citizen you have become.
Basking in the euphoria of that false victory in Abalama, Wike declared a full assault on Bayelsa, seeing himself as the champion of Capua, a warrior on a streak of conquest, and challenged Governor Diri. Diri wasted no time in responding, warning him very clearly not to come to Bayelsa.
They have been given a wicked assignment against their benefactor, Governor Douye Diri, who had shown them love and support in his government.
The government expressed concern that the shooting was not a coincidence as the organisers had earlier threatened that “the good, the bad and the ugly” would attend the event.
The deceased, Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an Indigene of Nembe in the Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and a leader of the Phase 2 amnesty beneficiaries in the State.
The Committee operates distinctly in purpose from the National Population Commission (NPC), the constitutionally mandated body responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting censuses in Nigeria.
“I feel so highly honoured by you and I like you to keep it up. Let us have this camaraderie and look out for one another. That way I am sure that each and every one of us will feel that sense of belonging and oneness.”
