The President General of notable Niger Delta socio-cultural group, the Orashi National Congress (ONC), Ambassador Emeni Ibe, JP, AP, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the good people of Rivers State following the historic APC South-South Presidential Campaign rally held on Saturday, 7th November 2026, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.
In a statement, Amb. Ibe recalled the words of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the rally, which he said will live in the heart of Rivers State:
“Fubara, you will not regret what you have done.”
“To Governor Siminalayi Fubara, we say: Well done, Your Excellency,” Ibe said.
“Thank you for your maturity. Thank you for your humility. Thank you for your courage to choose peace. Thank you for your loyalty and your open declaration of support for Mr. President ahead of 2027.”
He said the Governor’s pledge that Rivers State will deliver three million votes is not just a number.
“It is a statement of unity. It is a statement of strength. It is a statement that Rivers State is standing together,” he said.
To the good people of Rivers State, Ibe said: “We celebrate you.”
“You turned out in your numbers. You showed love. You showed peace. You showed that Rivers is one people, one voice, one family.”
“You have proven that Rivers State is not a state of crisis, but a state of peace, hospitality, and progress.”
“Today, the whole nation saw Rivers State in a new light. A peaceful Rivers. A united Rivers. A Rivers ready to move forward.”
He said history will remember the moment, adding that Governor Fubara’s decision to embrace reconciliation, to keep the peace, and to stand with Mr. President will not be forgotten.
“Rivers people, your support, your discipline, and your massive turnout at the rally have made us all proud. We commend you all. We celebrate you all.”
“Rivers is peaceful. Rivers is united. Rivers is moving forward.”
“Congratulations to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Congratulations to the good people of Rivers State.”