Rotimi Amaechi wins election that took place today to determine who will become the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF). Despite efforts by President Goodluck Jonathan to entice Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and the NGF. Elombah.com learnt the
Rivers State governor won by 19 votes to 16.
Jonathan had done a lot to dissuade Amaechi from running for a second term, but the the governor had refused to be cowed.
Mr. Amaechi defetaed Plateau state governor, Jonah Jang to be re-elected as the chairman of the governors. The governor of Gombe state was absent.
ROTIMI FLOORS JONATHAN
Meanwhile, a faction of the NGF led by the chairman of pdp governors forum governor godswill akpabio of akwa ibom rejected the result of the election citing irregularities.
The last may not have been heard of this election as the political intrigues continues.
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Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s Speech After His Re-Election As Chairman Of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF)
Today our democracy was tested and proven.
Democracy is about participation.
The aim of democratic governance is for everyone to partake in winning.
Today the governors have spoken with one voice reaffirming our faith in democratic governance as the hope of Nigeria’s future.
I must thank my colleagues for their tenacity and determination to ensure the unity of the forum but more importantly of our nation.
We remain committed to supporting our leader, the president and commander in chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to realize the development dream of all Nigerians by reducing tension, uncertainty and insecurity in our beloved country.
We want to pledge our steadfastness and resolve working alongside Mr. President to better the lives of our people as we render transparent and accountable stewardship.
Finally our thanks go to all those who have patiently endured these times especially our constituents and members of the fourth estate of the realm who have followed these elections with keen interest.
We promise that we will not betray the confidence you have reposed in us.
Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, CON, Governor, Rivers State.
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Source: Elombah.com
