The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, Nyerisi Eli Woji (Eze Woji XII) Nyerisi Mbam Oro Evo, HM. KING Leslie N. Eke (JP), Eze Gbakagbaka , has urged the Federal Government and its agencies to release the Rivers State October Allocation as earlier announced and jettison what ever claim for its action in order to promote good governance as already birthed in the state.
Eke made this known when he spoke in an interview with the pressmen in Port Harcourt today.
He said , if the Federal Government takes such step, it will go a long way to proof Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara’s innocence and sincerity in administration.
According to him, the governor needed corporation at all quarters to enable him succeed as planned and not distractions.
The Monarch who went memory lane, said the action, if considered, will once again, strengthen the bond between the state and the federal government.
The Eze Woji further expressed delight over the superior leadership quality of Governor Fubara even in the midst of bitting challenge in the state.
“The Governor, as I know is God sent. So, we all must encourage and support him , because the Scripture was apt when it said ‘Touch not my Annointed and do my Prophets no harm”, he said.
The Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, who doubles as the Chairman, Supreme Council of Ikwerre Government Recognized Traditional Rulers, pointed out that the State Chief Security Officer, must finish strong as he warned against any further attacks on the governance of the state.
” Governor Fubara remains a man of peace. We are all testifiers of the fact. I appeal for good understanding and unity among the those at the helms of affairs in the state for the all interest of the people”, he said .
It will be recalled that the Federal Government withheld the October Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State, citing a court order.
This development sparked concerns about the impact on the state’s economy and developmental projects.
The withheld funds are part of the ₦1.1411 trillion approved for allocation among the Federal, State, and local government councils.
Rivers State, being one of the top contributors to national revenue, relies heavily on FAAC allocations for its operational costs and developmental projects.