Critical stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State have declared total support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo.

This position was made public on Monday, May 27, 2024, during a press briefing in Bonny, Rivers State by leaders of Ward 10 PDP Bonny LGA Chapter, who spoke through Benjamin Ibietonye, PhD.

Dr Ibietonye, who is a former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Bonny LGA, stated that the support of the PDP in Bonny LGA, especially, in Ward 10, for the Governor and the Speaker is unwavering, stressing that any attempt to suspend the Speaker in his home Ward of the PDP would be sternly resisted.

“SUPPORT FOR THE HONORABLE SPEAKER OF THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

We, the members and leaders of PDP Ward 10 in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, wish to express our unwavering support for the Honorable Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the Rt. Hon. Snr. Comrade Victor Oko-Jumbo in light of his dexterity in
contributing meaningfully to the legislative trajectory of the State.

The Rt. Hon. Snr. Comrade Victor Oko-Jumbo, a bonafide and dedicated member of PDP Ward 10 in Bonny LGA, as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, charisma, integrity, and dedication in serving the people of Rivers State, and we are in full support and well pleased of his service.

We know that the Speaker’s actions have always been guided by the best interests of the people he represents, his efforts in promoting transparency, good legislation, and development are commendable and deserve our full support.

His commitment to upholding democratic principles and advancing the welfare of our citizens has been evident throughout his one year in office. Any attempt to undermine the members and leaders of the ward to impersonate in any form or guise to cause confusion in PDP Ward 10 in particular and Bonny LGA, in general, will be resisted by all known justified means.

The rumored attempts by some masked individuals vehemently working against PDP Ward 10 in Bonny LGA to illegally in the nature of their character seat in one room, concoct a suspension against the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Snr Comrade Victor Oko-Jumbo is being known by many as politically motivated and contrary to the values of democracy and fair play.

We urge all members of the PDP Ward 10, and the Bonny community to stand in solidarity with the Speaker during this challenging period. It is crucial that we remain united and steadfast in our support for a leader who has shown unwavering commitment to our collective prosperity.

Furthermore, we issue a stern warning to any individuals or groups who may be influenced by trouble-seeking and self-serving elements to disrupt the unity and progress of our party in the ward, and LGA.

We advise these individuals to retrace their steps immediately or face the collective resolve and action of the entire Ward. We shall not tolerate any actions that threaten the cohesion and integrity of our party and the well-being of Bonny LGA and Rivers State. As stakeholders in the party and Rivers State, we call on those about to be misled to make an urgent turnaround and affirm their total support in the Speaker’s leadership.

PDP Ward 10 in Bonny LGA are solidly behind the Rt. Hon Speaker, Sm Comrade Victor Oko-
Jumbo. and we shall continue to support your endeavors to represent and legislate a better law for more prosperous Bonny LGA and Rivers State in general.”

Rumours had flared up at the weekend of a clandestine move by some elements in the PDP Bonny LGA chapter, particularly, in Ward 10 to suspend Oko-Jumbo from the party.

Sources hinted Kristina Reports that the sum of N5,000 was shared to some party faithful as mobilization for the task, instantly causing an uproar with some key members of the party exposing the plot on social media.

Victor Oko-Jumbo is a native of Arugbana-Ama, which is in Ward 10, Bonny LGA.

His emergence as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly is one of the concomitant effects of the recent political crisis that engulfed the State on Monday, October 30, 2023.