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The Rivers political leaders and elders made their position known when they paid a solidarity visit to the governor at Government House, Port Harcourt.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nelson Chukwudi, and sent to newsmen.

The leaders include former governor, Sir Celestine Omehia; former deputy governor, Tele Ikuru; Senator Lee Maeba; former deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Sir Austin Opara; former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo; and former Peoples Democratic Party, Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Omehia, said, “We are leaders and elders of this great state, Rivers State. We are here to encourage the Governor of the State, who is also the leader, as of right, for what he has done and put in place for the conduct of the local government elections coming up tomorrow, Saturday, 5th October 2024. Thank God for who he is and what he has been doing for the people of Rivers State.

“We ask him that despite every other effort trying to slow down his pace, God only will give him the courage to continue.”

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