Rivers state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Forum for showing solidarity with him in his fight to keep the state ruling party safe and unmatched by the opposition.
He has equally hailed the youths for their overwhelming demonstration of unity and determination to reposition the party.
The governor made the commendation when the forum led by its national Chairman, Jamilu Ali Kalshingi, visited him on Sunday, in Government House, Port Harcourt.
He stated that if the youths had started the move earlier, the party would not have derailed so much, but however expressed optimism that it is better late than never, and assured of supporting the Forum to succeed in their efforts to work for the peace and growth of the party.
“As the youths have decided to take this very serious issue into their hands, I believe elders of the party will understand it is important for us to look into the issues affecting the growth and unity of our party”, he said.
In his speech, Jamilu Ali Kalshingi, the PDP Youth Forum Chairman said that the group came to pledge their unwavering support to the governor as the party leader in the state against dissenting members.
The chairman shared with the governor, the joy of the recent court judgment in favour of Rivers State on the election of the LGA chairmen and the nullification of the purported PDP congress.
“That victory is not only for you and Rivers State but also for Nigeria, the youths, and the PDP.
“We are also informed about the struggles, hard work, and round-the-clock efforts you have been making to salvage this party. I believe you are not doing this for yourself but for the future of Nigerians and the youths”, he stated.
Kalshingi noted that the common man in Nigeria believes that only the PDP has the magic wand to save the country, which informed their not relenting in order to rescue and restore the party to order as it remains the future of Nigeria.
He assured Gov. Fubara of their support and encouragement to continue to join others to fight for the soul of the PDP and further commended the governor for not being distracted in spite of all the political crises, sabotage, and interferences in Rivers State he has remained focused and delivering good governance and prioritizing the interests of the party.
Also speaking the Secretary of the Forum, Mr. Brown Odey said that youth leaders in the party have taken cognizance of Gov. Fubara’s transformative efforts which is an encouragement to the party and pride to the Nigerian youths.
He said the party must do the right thing as it applies to other states, and expressed delight that the new caretaker Committee of the Party in Rivers State has duly recognized the Governor as it ought to be as the leader of the party and assured him of their support always.
