Politics
Ex-Commissioner Commends Fubara Over Obed-Whyte’s Appointment
The immediate past Commissioner for Power in Rivers State, Hon. Damiete Herbert-Miller, has expressed deep appreciation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for giving Degema Local Government Area (DELGA) a voice in the State Executive Council by the appointment and inauguration of Dr Roland Obed-Whyte as Commissioner for Special Projects.
Hon. Herbert-Miller made the remark during the reception ceremony organised by the DELGA chapter of the Simplified Movement in honour of the newly sworn in Commissioner for Special Projects, Dr Roland Obed-Whyte, in Port Harcourt.
The former commissioner, who is the Leader of the Simplified Movement in DELGA, reassured the governor of the continued support of the people of the LGA in all aspects of his administration.
He advised the newly sworn in commissioner to use his office to unite the people of DELGA, including the political leadership, in order to forge a good front for the governor and the state at large.
Hon. Herbert-Miller noted that though many persons may have indicated interest for the office, it was imperative for everyone to respect the governor’s decision, sink their differences and work with him to achieve their collective goals.
Also speaking on the occasion which held at the residence of the former commissioner, Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Alabo David Briggs, lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for remaining peaceful, focused, unwavering and still driving development down to the deepest parts of Rivers State, despite the political turbulence in the state.
The RSUBEB Chairman commended Governor Fubara for choosing men with credibility and proven track record of performance into positions of trust.
He particularly thanked the Rivers State Chief Executive for giving Dr Obed-Whyte the opportunity to render quality service to Rivers people, having been satisfied and convinced that he (commissioner) will deliver in his new role.
Alabo Briggs urged the new commissioner to work with a view to adding value to the governor’s aspirations for a new lease of life for Rivers people.
In the same vein, the former Acting Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University), Professor Victor Omuaru, said he was satisfied with the appointment of a seasoned administrator who would make quality input in the building of a new Rivers State under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, adding that he was certain that Dr Obed-Whyte won’t betray the trust reposed in him.
As well, a former Chairman of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, Sir Ngo Martyns-Yellowe, who is also the leader of the Simplified Movement in Degema Ward 1, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the governor and also called on each and everyone to support the state government at every point in time..
He emphasized that development is a collective task and urged the people of DELGA to play their own part smoothly while the government also does theirs.
Hon Jonny Braide, Caretaker Committee member of DELGA, also expressed gratitude to Governor Fubara for Dr Obed-Whyte’s appointment and declared that DELGA people were fully ‘Simplified’, adding that the people could not do otherwise, especially with the commencement of work on the original Trans Kalabari Road.
Other dignitaries that attended the occasion included: Hon. Tonye Briggs-Oniyide ( former commissioner for Culture and Tourism), Hon. Solomon Eke (Commissioner for Power), Hon Chijioke Ihunwo ( CTC Chairman, Obio-Akpor LGA), Hon. Orolosema Amachree ( CTC Chairman, Asari Toru LGA).
Others were: Dr Tonte Davies ( Ag Administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority), Hon Chisom Gbali (Commissioner for Youth Development) among others.
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The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, says he would not help President Bola Tinubu’s administration to correct the administration’s policies affecting the citizens.
Emir Sanusi spoke on Wednesday in Lagos as the chairman of the 21st Anniversary of Fawehinmiism (Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture 2025).
The emir stated that while there were “a few points” he could offer to explain the trajectory the administration had taken and how such decisions were predictable, he chose not to do so because “they don’t behave like friends.”
He said explaining the government’s policies would help the government, but he did not intend to assist them due to the way they had treated him.
“I can give a few points that are contrary, that explain perhaps what we’re going through and how it was totally predictable, most of it, and maybe avoidable. But I am not going to do that.
“I have chosen not to speak about the economy or the reforms or to even explain anything because if I explain, it would help this government, but I don’t want to help this government,” the emir said while addressing some of the points made by speakers about the economy.
He added: “You know they’re my friends, but if they don’t behave like friends, I don’t behave like a friend. So I watch them being stooges. And they don’t even have people with credibility who can come and explain what they are doing. I am not going to help. I started out helping, but I am not going to help. I am not going to discuss it. Let them come and explain to Nigerians why the policies that are being pursued are being pursued.
“Meanwhile, I’m watching a very nice movie with popcorn in my hands. But I will say one thing: What we are going through today is, at least in part, not totally, but at least in part, a necessary consequence of decades of irresponsible economic management.
“People were told decades ago that if you continue along this path, this is where you’re going to end up, and they refused to open their eyes. Now, is everything being done today correct? No.”
Emir Sanusi, who was deposed as the 14th Emir of Kano in 2020 by then-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the current national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was reinstated as the 16th Emir of Kano in 2024 by the New Nigeria People’s Party-led Kano State Government.
His emirship has faced ongoing challenges from forces believed to be backed by the federal government, including federal officials’ continued recognition of his predecessor, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.
Last month, the police barricaded his palace, with the state government accusing the federal government of orchestrating the action to stir unrest in the peaceful state.
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Oriyomi Onanuga, is dead.
Also known as Ijaya, Rt Hon. Onanuga, who was the member representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, is said to have died following a brief illness.
This was confirmed in a tweet on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday night.
Rt Hon Onanuga, who was born in Hammersmith, London, to Nigerian parents on December 2, 1965, was a politician and entrepreneur. She held the position of Deputy Chief Whip in the Nigerian House of Representatives since 2023.
She contested and won a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019. She also served as the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development.
Gov. Aiyedatiwa, however, exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution due to the critical nature of their duties.
The two commissioners exempted include the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, and the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Mr Adeniyan said in the statement that “All the affected cabinet members are to hand over all government properties in their care to the accounting officers of their respective ministries.
Gov. Aiyedatiwa thanked the executive council members “for their service and contributions to the development of Ondo State under his administration and wished them well in their future endeavours”.
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