The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, former PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus and several other political leaders in Rivers State thronged the residence of Sen. John Mbata, along Nwanuna Street, Mgbuoba Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Friday to felicitate him as he marked his 65 birthday anniversary.
At the event, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara described Sen. Mbata, as an amazing and outstanding leader who had not shied away from standing on the side of truth in defence of Rivers State.
The governor said it takes a man of integrity and love for the state to stand on the path of truth, describing Sen. Mbata as such a person because of his love for the progress of the state.
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He said, “As we join to mark this day with you, I want you to know that we appreciate your support for us. It takes a man who has integrity, not the one that will hear when people are talking publicly, but the real one to stand on the path of truth, and you have shown it in this state. We appreciate that.
“We want to also assure you that we will continue to work with you, to support you to make sure that in this state together, we will get to that Promised Land.”
Gov. Fubara described Sen. Mbata as a very rare person who in the midst of his splendor, not only of the wealth he inherited but also those acquired by dint of hard work, has continued to show humility.
The governor said: “No wonder, whoever crosses your path always have positive things to say. I want to wish you good health and more blessings. You know David (of the Bible) was blessed that even in his old age, he was still receiving a lot of honours.
“So, I want the blessings of God that added no sorrow to continue to be your portion. To the family, daddy is marking his birthday. He has lived a good life: life with reputation; so that people will also make reference just like they make to that of his father. Let it also be so with his own children. Make him proud.”
Gov. Fubara also proposed the toast and wished the celebrant good health and longevity of life.
Highlights of the occasion were the cutting of the 65th birthday cake and intercessory prayers offered by Prince Uche Secondus.