Rivers APC LGC chairmen pledge loyalty to Amaechi

The forum of Rivers State Local Government Council Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have pledged their unflinching and unalloyed loyalty to the party under the chairmanship of Chief (Dr) Davies Ibiamu Ikanya (JP) and to the leadership of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation.
In a press conference in Port Harcourt, the forum said that the support was in furtherance to the ongoing efforts towards rebuilding and repositioning the state chapter of the party into a formidable brand for the purpose of winning the 2019 elections and beyond.
During the press conference addressed by the chairman of the Forum, Hon. Gift Igoma Loveday (Abua/Odual), he condemned what they described as the unbecoming behaviour and tendencies of some of their leaders and members who were exhibiting “unbridled and ambition-driven disobedience” to the collective decision to rebuild/reposition the party before anything else.
Hon. Loveday said: “Particularly, we condemn the activities of members of a nebulous group called M30 who have recently announced themselves to be APC stakeholders. We are critical stakeholders of our party that cannot be excluded from important decisions like endorsement of a governorship candidate in the state. Therefore, any such endorsements are null and void.
“Whereas we recognise the freedom of our party men and women to pursue our different ambitions and preferences, all such pursuits and endeavours must conform to laid-down party rules, regulations and directives. We make bold to kindly appeal to Distinguished Senator Magnus Ngei Abe to rein in his supporters who are displaying uncontrollable impudence, insult and outright disobedience to the party’s constituted authority,” he said.
According to the Chairmen, “We harbour no doubts at all that our party will continue to extend unfettered and equal playing field to all members on all matters. We will continue to encourage and stand by our leader, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as he leads us through the onerous task of building the party first as a party of order and rules, and one that adheres to its constitution and laws of the land.
“Whereas we are not in doubt that our party will justly and fairly reward faithful members, however, we urge the leadership of the party not to hesitate in taking firm disciplinary measures against all forms of indiscipline, irrespective of the status of anyone or group involved,” the chairman said.
Other Chairmen in attendance included Hon. Owuze Umah (Ahoada East) Chief Goodluck Agwolo (Ahoada West) Hon.Tubotamuno Dabiri (Akuku-Toru) Mr.Jephtha Alaka (Andoni) Mr. Daere Samuel-Horsfall (Asari-Toru). Chief Hanniel Pepple (Bonny) Hon. Kesibo Gogo-Abite (Degema) Hon. Frederick Oyor (Eleme) Barr. Vincent Uchendu (Emohua) Chief Musa Elekwa (Etche) Hon. Second Bakor (Gokana) Hon. Benjamin Odigwe (Ikwerre) Chief Eric S. Nwibani (Khana) Mr. Solomon Ikegwuru (Obio/Akpor) Elder Felix Ejechi (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni) Chief Israel lboms (Ogu/Bolo) Hon. Christian Asifamaka (Okrika) Mr. Charles Amaefule (Omuma) Sir. Tonye Epelle (Opobo/Nkoro) Hon.Chidi Elechi (Oyigbo) Mr.Chima Amadi (Port Harcourt City) – P.R.O and Mr.Berenor Lekia Nkporbu (Tai) – Secretary.