Rivers Progressive Alliance

Rivers Progressive Alliance Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA) is dedicated to supporting communities in their growth and development.

RPA shall advocate 4 a strong local economy which wil contribute to the overall economic health of the state & improve living standards 4 residents

2027 General Election: A Defining Moment for NigeriaThe 2027 general election is shaping up to be one of the most conseq...
25/05/2026

2027 General Election: A Defining Moment for Nigeria

The 2027 general election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent history.

The hope is that the will of the people will be reflected, and the people’s mandate will be protected and defended at every stage of the process.

Gov Fubara Hails APC Presidential Primary as Tinubu Sweeps RiversRivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has commen...
23/05/2026

Gov Fubara Hails APC Presidential Primary as Tinubu Sweeps Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State over the conduct of Saturday’s presidential primary election, which produced Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the overwhelming winner.

Speaking after serving as the State Collation Officer for the exercise, Governor Fubara said President Tinubu secured all 280,082 votes cast in the primary election across the state’s 23 local government areas.

According to him, although the party had 297,068 registered members in the state, a total of 280,082 members were accredited and participated in the exercise, with all votes going to Tinubu, while his lone challenger, Stanley Osifo, recorded no vote.

Gov. Sim Fubara described the exercise as peaceful, seamless and one of the most organised outings of the party in recent times, attributing the success to effective planning by the party leadership.

Fubara said he was impressed with the conduct of the process and the orderly collation of results from across the state.

He added that after carefully reviewing the figures, he certified the results as accurate and representative of the outcome from the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.

The governor further stated that while the result clearly showed President Tinubu defeating his opponent in the state primary, the final declaration would be made by the APC national headquarters in Abuja.

Source: Gist Newspaper

We are the government ✊🏾 Without the people, there is no government. Our vote, our voice, and our rights are paramount....
23/05/2026

We are the government ✊🏾 Without the people, there is no government. Our vote, our voice, and our rights are paramount. If we fail to defend them, no one will. Let us stand up and speak up. The power rests with us.

Gov. Fubara Assures Completion of Projects Amid Challenges..Inspects Ipo-Igwuruta/Airport Road ProjectThe Rivers State G...
22/05/2026

Gov. Fubara Assures Completion of Projects Amid Challenges
..Inspects Ipo-Igwuruta/Airport Road Project

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing all ongoing projects across the state despite prevailing challenges.

Speaking after inspecting the 7.1-kilometre Ipo-Igwuruta/Airport Road project, Fubara said his government would sustain its infrastructure drive in line with its development agenda for the people of Rivers State.

The governor assured residents that every viable project initiated by his administration would be seen to completion.

According to him, “Notwithstanding the situation of things, one thing we have promised our people is that every good work we have started, by the special grace of God, will continue and we will complete them.”

Fubara explained that the road project was conceived as a response to repeated disruptions along the airport road caused by protests and blockades by members of the Ipo community over grievances related to the activities of the airport authority.

He noted that such incidents had adversely affected economic activities within the state, prompting the government to create an alternative access route.

“In this modern society, such actions are no longer necessary because they affect the economic activities of the state. So, we engaged the community and created this bypass.”

The governor added that the new bypass would provide a dedicated access route for the community, while the main airport road would eventually serve airport operations exclusively.

Fubara further disclosed that the contractors handling the project had achieved about 65 per cent completion and assured him that the road would be delivered before October.

PRO-STATEMENT OF SUPPORT & APPRECIATION For H.E. Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State We, the Rivers Progress...
20/05/2026

PRO-STATEMENT OF SUPPORT & APPRECIATION
For H.E. Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State

We, the Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA), sincerely thank His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his statesmanship and sacrifice.

Your decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries is not weakness — It's leadership. By putting peace, unity, and stability above personal ambition, you have shown that you are a leader who understands that no position is bigger than the people. We commend your sacrifice, your composure under pressure, and your unwavering commitment to ensure that Rivers State remains peaceful and united.

We also use this moment to acknowledge and sincerely thank you for your efforts toward the development of Rivers State, particularly in advancing infrastructure and maintaining stability during challenging times. We call on all sons and daughters of Rivers State to continue rallying behind the Governor now and beyond his tenure. Let our prayers and support remain with the government, so that the good work can continue.

May your legacy of putting Rivers first continue to inspire leadership across the state and nation.

Signed:
Hon. Orukwo Prince Ugochukwu.
Convener
Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA)
Date: May 20, 2026

OSPAC COUNTERS ONELGA CHAIRMAN’S FINANCIAL CLAIMS, RELEASES ACCOUNT DETAILSThe leadership of the Organized Security, Pea...
14/05/2026

OSPAC COUNTERS ONELGA CHAIRMAN’S FINANCIAL CLAIMS, RELEASES ACCOUNT DETAILS

The leadership of the Organized Security, Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) has responded to claims made by ONELGA Chairman, Dr. Shedrack Chukwu Ogbogu, over funding of the outfit.

In a statement released after the Chairman’s live broadcast on 13 May 2026, OSPAC Commander Comrade Emeka Onyeocha presented the outfit’s financial records to correct what he called “misinformation” about payments to OSPAC.

Key points from OSPAC:
1. Coverage & Strength: OSPAC runs 6 zonal barracks across ONELGA, plus the Omoku headquarters, with about 680 personnel deployed daily to maintain peace and security.
2. Actual Allocation: The monthly allocation to the outfit is about ₦5 million. When shared among 680 personnel, that’s roughly *₦7,352 per operative per month* — excluding logistics, equipment maintenance, transport, and other field costs.
3. Welfare Gap: OSPAC says there are no medical benefits or welfare packages for operatives who risk their lives daily to protect lives and property.
4. Contradiction: This contradicts claims that ONELGA pays OSPAC ₦10 million monthly. OSPAC insists transparency is needed to protect the integrity of the organization.

Why this matters:
OSPAC operatives are on the frontline of community security in ONELGA. Paying men who risk their lives ₦7,352 a month is not sustainable. It undermines morale and weakens the fight against crime.

The public debate in ONELGA now centers on improved welfare, transparency, and stronger support for community-based security — especially with rising security challenges across Rivers State.

RPA’s Position:
We commend OSPAC for their sacrifice and for coming forward with facts. We call on ONELGA LGA to review OSPAC’s funding and welfare package immediately. Security is not cheap, and those who keep us safe deserve more than token support.

Hon. Orukwo Prince Ugochukwu
President General, Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA)

14/05/2026

CHIDI LLOYD DECRIES CONTINUED HARASSMENT OF MOTORISTS BY VIO OFFICIALS DESPITE COURT JUDGMENT

The Chairman of Emohua LGA, Sir Chidi Lloyd, PhD, has condemned the continued harassment and unlawful impoundment of vehicles by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) in Rivers State.

In a viral video recorded along Tombia Street, GRA Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Sir Chidi Lloyd confronted VIO officials over what he described as illegal and oppressive actions against road users, including the impoundment of a pregnant woman’s vehicle.

His position is clear:
1. The law is settled. There is an existing court judgment restraining VIOs from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, confiscating documents, or imposing fines.
2. No one is above the law. No government agency or official has the right to operate outside the law.
3. The dignity of Rivers people must be respected. Harassment and intimidation of innocent citizens must stop.

Sir Chidi Lloyd has called on the Rivers State Ministry of Transport to urgently call VIO officers to order and ensure strict compliance with the subsisting court judgment.

For context:
On December 2025, the Court of Appeal in Abuja affirmed the Federal High Court’s ruling of October 16, 2024, which barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and VIOs from stopping motorists, confiscating vehicles, or imposing fines. The appeal was dismissed for lacking merit in a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Oyejoju Oyewumi. Justice Nkeonye Maha had earlier ruled that no law empowers VIO officials to carry out these actions.

Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA) stands with Sir Chidi Lloyd.
The rights of Rivers people are not negotiable. Public officials must enforce order, not oppression.

RPA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON OSPAC HEADQUARTERS IN OMOKUThe Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA) strongly condemns the attack on ...
13/05/2026

RPA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON OSPAC HEADQUARTERS IN OMOKU

The Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA) strongly condemns the attack on the OSPAC headquarters in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, on Saturday night.

This assault on OSPAC is an assault on the peace and security of ONELGA. It is the work of criminal elements determined to destabilize the relative calm our people have been enjoying.

The attack targeted not only OSPAC operatives, but also the safety of the communities that rely on the outfit for protection.

As PG, I commend OSPAC operatives for their bravery and sacrifice during the incident. Your courage saved lives and prevented what could have been a worse tragedy.

I call on security agencies to intensify efforts to track down those responsible and bring them to justice without delay. There must be no hiding place for those who seek to return ONELGA to fear.

I also urge all residents to remain calm and continue cooperating with security forces. Do not take the law into your hands. Peace is our greatest weapon.

RPA stands with ONELGA. RPA stands with peace. RPA stands with every operative defending our communities.

Hon. Orukwo Prince Ugochukwu
President General, Rivers Progressive Alliance (RPA)

Address

Omoku Ahoada Road
Omoku

Telephone

+2348064889132

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rivers Progressive Alliance posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Rivers Progressive Alliance:

Shortcuts

Share

Category