Embattle governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors forum, NGF, Chibuike Amaechi has affirmed that he won’t be distracted by the actions of those against his political career.
The governor, who spoke when forum of former members of Rivers State House of Assembly between 1979 to 2011 paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Port Harcourt, averred that he would continue to deplore the resources of the state for the good of the people.
He said, “The resources of the people must be protected by the people and you are the voice of the people. I believe that you will continue to speak on behalf of the people because you were elected at one time or the other to serve the people and you are the representatives of the people. The current members, who are serving and all others who are elected constitute the voice of the people and I urge you to continue to stand by Rivers people.”
Amaechi however vowed to continue to deliver more projects to the state, just as he listed some of his achievements, which include construction of schools, hospitals and roads since he assumed office in 2007.
Earlier, former Speaker, Mr. Stephen Ezekwem, who spoke on behalf of the group lauded the achievements of the Amaechi’s administration.
He said: “It becomes imperative on us to come and show you support, encourage you and also to tell you that what you are fighting for is just. If you were not fighting for justice, we will not come and democracy in the country cannot succeed without justice. We discovered that God is with you and whoever God is with is majority.
“You ran for an election, a competitive one for a second tenure and graciously you won, 19 votes to 16, that shows that you are a leader. So these are serious achievements. These things happen. There may be betrayals here and there, left and right, sometimes, you may even feel that you are alone, but you are not alone, so you should continue to go forward, bring your people together and these are test of leadership. You will succeed and when you do, people will know that you are a born leader. We want your success.
“We want an Assembly that operates in a conducive environment devoid of internal and external distractions to make good laws for the state.”
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