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Fubara administration dismisses claims of disrespect to Tinubu
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Rivers Govt says allegation is misleading, inflammatory
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State affirms collaboration with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
The Rivers State Government has denied claims that the official portrait of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was removed from Government House, Port Harcourt, describing the allegation as false and provocative.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Honour Kuru Sirawoo, said the claim was “misleading, irresponsible and inflammatory,” warning against attempts to stir political tension in the state.
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The allegation, attributed to Bestman Innocent Amadi, identified as a member of the Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), had accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately removing the President’s portrait as an act of disrespect and ingratitude.
Reacting, Sirawoo firmly rejected the accusation, stating that the Fubara administration has no policy, directive or intention to disrespect President Tinubu or the Federal Government.
He stressed that Governor Fubara maintains a robust and collaborative relationship with the President and continues to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said has delivered measurable benefits to Rivers State.
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“The insinuation that the Governor acted out of disrespect is unsupported by verifiable facts and should be discountenanced,” the statement said.
The Permanent Secretary expressed disappointment that a group claiming to represent youths would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks and unsubstantiated claims, rather than promoting unity and constructive engagement.
He cautioned that such rhetoric could undermine peace and stability at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue and responsible leadership, urging the public to disregard the allegation.
