A non-governmental organization, Bayelsa Rescue Movement (BRM) has thrown its weight behind the governorship ambition of former Minister of State, Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva.
BRM, Opu Nembe chapter in a statement signed by the Chairman, Chief (Dr) A.J Ameri, co-coordinator, Chief Y.D Theo- Iruo and secretary, Chief K.M Degi commended Sylva for being instrumental to the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture, Bassambiri.
The group which said it has unreserved appreciation and commendation for Sylva also commended former president, Muhammadu Buhari and former Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu for the approval of the Federal University of Agriculture, Bassambiri.
BRM equally commended the effort of the President, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu for allowing the “candle light pitched in our kingdom by his predecessor.”
“We, as well, express our deep appreciation to the Federal Government for appointing our own son of the soil, a renowned Professor of Agriculture, Professor Reginald Inodu Keremah as the pioneer Vice Chancellor through the instrumentality of Chief Sylva. Posterity will forever remember you,” they said.
On the forthcoming governorship election, the group pledged its support for Sylva noting that it would rally its members and the people of Opu- Nembe to vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC).
According to the group, it would ensure it mobilizes the people to reciprocate the love Sylva has shown for the people by voting him in as governor.
The group therefore urged the general public to disregard news targeted at discrediting Sylva, noting that it is the handiwork of disgruntled elements.
The statement read, “In the same vein, we wish to assure Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva that Opu Nembe (Bassambiri) people are solidly behind his gubernatorial ambition, as well to reciprocate the unequaled love he has demonstrated for the Opu Nembe Kingdom.
“The group therefore urges the general public to disregard whatever uncomplimentary remarks and frivolous allegations being peddled against him by some disgruntled elements in the community.
“The Opu-Nembe chapter of the Bayelsa Rescue Movement, wishes to vow in strong terms to do our possible best in making sure, Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva is elected Governor of Bayelsa State come November, 2023,”
