Chief Timipre Sylva, a former minister of state for petroleum resources, has gained significant support for his bid for governor of Bayelsa State from the non-governmental organisation Bayelsa Rescue Movement (BRM).
The Federal University of Agriculture, Bassambiri was founded in the State thanks in large part to Sylva, according to a statement from the Opu Nembe chapter of BRM, which was signed by its chairman, Chief (Dr) A.J Ameri, co-coordinator, Chief Y.D Theo-Iruo, and secretary, Chief K.M Degi.
The group, which praised Sylva without reservation, also praised former President Muhammadu Buhari and the just-retired Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, for giving the Federal University of Agriculture, Bassambiri, their blessing.
The current President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was also praised by BRM for his efforts in permitting the “candlelight 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.
The group vowed to support Sylva in the upcoming November 11, 2023 governorship election, stating that it would encourage its members and the residents of Opu-Nembe to support the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The party asserted that it would make sure to mobilise the populace to return Sylva’s affection for the populace by electing him, governor.
As a result, the group advised the public to ignore news that attempted to harm Sylva, pointing out that it was the work of irate individuals.
The statement reads;
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.