Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that the list of the Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee members for the state and local government areas circulating in public is not real.
The list, reportedly released by the PDP national secretariat, was seen by our reporter on Thursday.
But the governor described the list as the work of publicity seekers while speaking at the flagoff of the Auto Spare Parts Trading, Commercial Centre in Iriebe in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area on Thursday.
This was conveyed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi.
Fubara explained that the national leadership of the party had met recently and decided that in states where the tenure of PDP executives had expired, they should continue as caretakers for the next three months.
The governor clarified that the National Executive Council did not approve the addition of new names to the existing list of officers, or the removal of any current officer(s).
He stated, “I know that many of you saw something circulating in the social media and dailies. Let me explain. We had a meeting and agreed that, not only in Rivers State, but in all affected states, the Executive Councils (of PDP) should be extended for three months.
“This extension does not involve adding new names. It also does not imply that you are working without the governor's authority. So, those lists that you saw and any alterations will not be valid.
“For the sake of the records, we also agreed to have a NEC meeting on the 18th of this month (April) to ratify that decision.
“So, what you are seeing is the work of desperate people seeking media attention. In fact, empty drums make the most noise. So, don’t be concerned about anything. Nothing is happening.”
The governor referred to the fear that has arisen among his detractors following the warning he issued a day ago that he will surprise those who challenge him, and vowed to continue making them feel uneasy.
The governor emphasized that Rivers State remained crucial to protect, which is why his administration opted for the path of peace in order to foster progress.
Discussing the Automobile Spare Parts Trading and Commercial Centre project, Fubara expressed his delight in making another significant impact on strategic governance in the state.
He stressed that the project was proof of his genuine concern for the welfare of the people of Rivers and the desire to promote growth, not because of any personal or business interest.