Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their victory in Saturday’s bye-elections held in two state constituencies.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the polls to fill vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Ukalikpe Napoleon emerged winner in Ahoada East State Constituency II, while Bulabari Henrietta Loolo secured victory in Khana State Constituency II, defeating candidates of other political parties.
Governor Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, described the victories as well-deserved, citing the candidates’ popularity in their respective constituencies.
He said the results reflected the beauty of democracy, noting that when people believe in a candidate’s capacity, they express it through their votes.
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The governor expressed readiness to work with the newly elected lawmakers and their colleagues in the Assembly.
“It is the beauty of democracy. When the people believe in your capacity, they will give you their votes. I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the State House of Assembly,” the governor said.
The governor also commended residents of the two constituencies for conducting themselves peacefully before, during, and after the elections.
Fubara Lists Achievements in healthcare
Meanwhile, Fubara has declared that his administration has made significant strides in the health sector in the past two and a half years.
He listed some of his achievements, including the employment of over 2,000 health workers, which was in order to boost the manpower and efficiency of the sector.
The statement disclosed that the administration has revived and expanded several abandoned health facilities, including the Zonal Hospitals in Bori, Omoku, Ahoada, and Degema.
“As an administration, we are very passionate about the health of every citizen and resident of Rivers State. When we realised that many people have been under stress as a result of economic hardship, we decided to introduce mental health services at the primary healthcare level,” Nzeshi said in another statement.
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