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Amaechi and
Peterside Dakuku's Triumphant Entry into Andoni Kingdom-By
Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze
Hon. Chief Peterside Dakuku the immediate past Commissioner of
Works in Rivers State and the PDP candidate representing the
Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency’s entry into the PDP
rally venue held on the 28th March, 2011 at the CPS 11, Ngo Town
the Headquarters of Andoni Local Government can only be
described as triumphant judging by the mammoth crowd gathered at
the waterside to receive him and accompany him to the rally
ground where he officially received the PDP Flag to represent
the party come 2nd April, 2011 National Assembly Elections.
In his remarks at the event, he expressed appreciation to the
party for finding him worthy for such a huge responsibility. He
also assured his constituency of adequate representation that
would ensure they receive equitable dividends via his service.
He charged the people of Andoni to ensure that Rt. Hon. Chibuike
Amaechi is appreciated for all his government has done so far
for the LGA and the State. He listed the numerous projects that
include the construction of model Primary and Secondary schools,
health centres and most importantly the ring road that will
alleviate transport gridlocks in the area.
Prior to his entry, Prince Tonye Princewill, leader of
Princewill Political Associates and the undisputable Prince of
Niger Delta Politics in his speech at the rally, was full of
praises for Dr. Ibiamu Ikanya, Commissioner of special Duties
in the state and Chairman of the Princewill Political Associates
for ensuring that half of the mammoth crowd in attendance for
the historical rally were members of PPA. He thanked the people
of Andoni for the great reception accorded the Amaechi Team and
reiterated the widely accepted fact that Amaechi stands out as
the greatest thing that has ever happened to the people of
Rivers State in recent time.
He reminded the people that in the beginning following the
Supreme Court verdict in Amaechi’s favour in 2007, he had
recognised the burning desire and commitment in him to move the
state to an enviable height, hence his decision to withdraw his
case against the PDP at the tribunal even when he was offered a
1.5 billion Naira bribe by Omehia’s Camp to continue with the
case with the assurance that they would also provide
documentation on how the elections were rigged by the PDP: all
these in an effort to ensure Amaechi did not have his rightful
mandate. Princewill said the decision was one he had not had
cause to rue in the almost four years of the Amaechi
administration.
He urged the people to avoid complacency in this year’s election
and participate in the voting exercise, which is the only way an
Amaechi victory can be ensured, because according to him the
real threat to a PDP victory is “OC” Over Confidence- by the
supporters and not even the ACN.
Other Speakers that gave solidarity speeches include Prince Uche
Secondus, the National Organising Secretary of PDP and erstwhile
State Chairman of PDP in Rivers State, Engineer Tele Ikuru,
Deputy Governor, Barrister Magnus Abe and a host of other
dignitaries whose speeches were proactive
If the entry of Hon. Chief Dakuku Peterside into Andoni was
triumphant then his entry into his home town of Opobo can best
be described as electrifying. He was carried shoulder high to
the venue of the rally held at New Sand Field, Opobo Town.
In his remarks Hon. Peterside representing the party in the 2nd
April National Assembly election, assured Rt. Hon. Amaechi of
hundred percent of the votes of the Opobo people as the fact
remains that apart from King Jaja of Opobo who founded the Opobo
town, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi can be described as the founder
of the new Opobo as his government had successfully reclaimed 50
hectares of land for the Opobo people which would be put to good
use for the benefit of its citizens. Chief Peterside in his
speech urged the people of Opobo that as Opposing political
parties come to campaign in Opobo Town they should ask them to
show them the projects they have influenced for the Opobo
people.
Also in attendance at the Opobo event to wholeheartedly endorse
Amaechi, was Sir Dr Gabriel T. G. Toby, immediate past Deputy
Governor of the State and father of the current commissioner for
Information Mrs Ibim Semenitari. In his speech summarised the
views and position of the Opobo people thus, “Amaechi, you have
proved yourself as God sent to the people of Rivers State
particularly to the people of Opobo and you should not worry
yourself about our votes as it is going to be total”. Other
Speakers included Barrister Magnus Abe, the Chairman of the
party, Chief .G.U.Ake, Dame Aleruchi Cookey-Gam, former SSG and
Attorney General of the State and currently the Administrator of
Greater PortHarcourt initiative, Dr Silva Opusunju, Chairman of
the Central Campaign Committee of the party, Mrs. Ibim
Semenitari, Commissioner for Information and an Opobo daughter.
Chief Barr Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike in both rallies assigned the
various wards in the two Local Areas to some specific leaders of
the party and cautioned them that they will be held responsible
should they fail in winning the wards under their purview.
Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi the Governor and gubernatorial
candidate of PDP for the April 16th Gubernatorial election
assured the people in both LGA’s of more projects amidst cheers
of “Amaechi, Amaechi, Amaechi we will follow you whether rain or
sun as you have proven that you are the light of Rivers State’.
One elderly woman by name Madam Easter Opobo summarised the two
rallies, ‘If I die today, I will die a happy woman for I have
seen the Messiah of Rivers State. Chief Eze
Chukwuemeka Eze is a Media Consultant based in Port Harcourt
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