Rivers Govt Reacts to Claims Fubara Eliminated Tinubu’s Portrait from Govt Home
Rivers State Authorities has rejected claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the elimination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official portrait from Authorities Home, Port Harcourt.
The federal government described the allegation as false and politically motivated. It stated there was no motion taken by the governor or any state company to disrespect the President or the Federal Authorities.
The denial adopted an announcement credited to the Rivers chapter of the Nationwide Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), which accused the governor of intentionally knocking down the President’s portrait from official premises.
In a response issued by the Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of Data and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, the state authorities stated the accusation had no foundation in truth.
Sirawoo acknowledged that there was no coverage or instruction from the governor that supported such conduct. He added that the connection between Rivers State and the Federal Authorities remained cordial and productive.
He stated, “As a matter of reality, the State Authorities and the Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at the moment get pleasure from a extra sturdy and collaborative relationship with the Federal Authorities, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda that’s yielding constructive impacts on the lives of the citizenry and the state.”
The federal government insisted that options of hostility or defiance towards the President have been deliberate makes an attempt to mislead the general public.
Sirawoo faulted the NYCN for what he described as reckless communication able to inflaming political rigidity within the state.
He stated the narrative that Governor Fubara acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” was harmful and unsupported by proof.
In line with him, such claims have been able to creating pointless political battle at a time when the state wanted stability and cooperation.
Sirawoo additionally criticized the tone of the accusation, warning that youth organizations ought to play a unifying function somewhat than gas division.
He stated, “The Rivers State Authorities, due to this fact, calls on well-meaning members of the general public, significantly our esteemed and hardworking Youths to ignore and dissociate themselves from parts which are bent on driving divisive rhetoric and falsehood in politicising issues.
“Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political variations mustn’t ever be allowed to override reality, civility, and the collective need for peace and progress.
“Members of the general public are urged to be cautious of inflammatory statements and never give vent to these fifth columnists of their doubtful agenda to trigger division.”
The state authorities confused that no image of the Presidency had been faraway from any official facility. It urged residents to confirm data earlier than spreading political claims.
Officers warned that misinformation might worsen current political rigidity and distract from governance and improvement.
Furthermore, the federal government reaffirmed its dedication to working with the Federal Authorities consistent with the Renewed Hope Agenda.