The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has declared that Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, is still the party’s leader in the state.
Beke stressed that Amaechi is still a major figure in the APC and an active member despite his quiet at the moment.
He denied rumors that Amaechi has stopped participating in politics, especially at the state level.
News reporters have access to a statement that was released on Thursday that contained this information.
“Amaechi is still the leader of the APC in Rivers State. It is impossible to discuss the history of politics in this state, especially regarding the APC, without devoting an entire book to Amaechi’s contributions,” he stated.
Before the October 5 local government elections, Beke verified that Amaechi is fully aware of the party’s participation in the polls and supports the candidates while presenting party flags to candidates in the 21 local government districts.
Beke reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to the next elections and mentioned that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) had vetted and certified each candidate.
He called on security agencies to maintain impartiality and ensure free, fair and credible elections.
In addition, Beke complimented Siminalayi Fubara, the current governor, while criticizing Nyesom Wike, the former governor.
He said, “These candidates have been screened by RSIEC and are qualified for the election. Some believe the election will not take place, but that is just a fantasy.
“I urge security personnel to be vigilant and deter anyone looking to disrupt the peace. Rivers State has faced turmoil under former Governor Wike, but our current governor is God-fearing. Anyone causing trouble will be dealt with by the security forces.”
