As the GDI Sensitization rally anchored at Obio/Akpor local Government area on Saturday 16th July, 2022, the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Rivers State, Amaopu Senibo Siminialayi Fubara has charged members of the Grassroots Development initiative, GDI to step up the PVC Sensitization message by taking it to the opposition whom he referred to as “enemies” in the state.
Addressing GDI members and supporters who assembled at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuala, Port Harcourt for the Sensitization rally, the PDP Standard bearer hinted that with what had been demonstrated so far during the rally it was evident that almost all GDI members have their PVC, hence the message should be directed to “our enemies” who will become our “friends” tomorrow.
Amaopusenibo Fubara also stated that due to the limited time left for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise it had become expedient that the programme to be taken to another level.
“This PVC Sensitization will end on the 31st of this month, so we have limited time left and because we have limited time , this sensitization has to move to another level. The programme has to to be aggressive, high and forceful”.
He commended the people of Obio/Akpor for their massive turn out for the programme and solicited their continuous support adding that the support is not only for him but for their son , who is also the Governor of the State as well as leader and grand patron of GDI, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Desmond Akawor had thanked the leadership of GDI for the very good work they are doing in mobilizing and educating the people of the state on the need to register and obtain their Permanent Voters cards which he noted is the only instrument through which they could exercise their voting right.
“When we were at Ikwerre I tthought it was just a “Tsunami “, we went to Ahoada West and I saw ” Intercontinental ballistic missiles “, today I am seeing in Obio/Akpor a repetition of “Hiroshima “. I dont know what will happen in Ahoada East”.
The Obio/Akpor PVC Sensitization rally featured solidarity messages from leaders and stakeholders from the area, including, O K Chinda, Martins Amaewhule, GDI President-general, Chief Bright Amaewhule, Chairmen of Obio/Akpor and Emohua local governments, George Ariolu and Chidi Lyod, Prince Weli Wosu, Chief Anugbum Onuoha , Rivers East Senatorial candidate, Chief Allwell Onyesoh among others who underscored the importance of the Permanent Voters cards.
The event attended by a creame of political juggernauts from within and without Obio/Akpor LGA, including the PDP Deputy Governorship candidate, Professor (Mrs) Ngozi Ordu, members of the National and State assembly, Local Government Chairmen, PDP State Exco, led by the State Secretary, Dr Benibo George, former Commissioners, and Special Advisers, as well as women, youth and students groups also featured Ward by Ward jiration with PVCs on display.
