We Will Not Be Friendly With Criminals – Wike

The sweeping victory of the three Senators representing the State at the National Assembly at the Rivers Election Tribunal at Abuja resonated in Government House across the state last week.
The victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates at the tribunal did not come as a surprise to many following the strong defence the party put up at the trial. Excited with the judgement on Monday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on media and publicity, Sir Opunabo Inko-Tariah in  statement said they judgement has confirmed that there were elections in the state.
In his words, “the judgement of the Rivers State Election Tribunal yesterday in Abuja which judiciously asserted the victory of the Senatorial and House of Representatives candidates has showed clearly that the last general elections were free, fair and credible.
He insisted that no amount of propaganda, blackmail and  witch ????? can subvert the will of the collective populace of Rivers State as demonstrated on the Saturday, April 11 gubernatorial elections.
Adding he said, “the judgement obviate the need for any further Prof that the (PDP), convincingly won the 20th general elections in Rivers State.
While congratulating the National Assembly members and party Sir Inko-Tariah lauded the tribunal for its forthrightness, straight forwardness, sagacity and sense of purpose.
On Wednesday, the Rivers State deputy governor, Dr Ipalibo Harry-Banigo through her press secretary commended the Nigeria Police and other security agencies for the arrest of the suspected abductors of vanguard columnist, Dornu Kogbara in the state. She said the development was a clear indication that the state was not safe for criminals.
The Deputy governor assured, citizen of the state government resolve to stamp out criminals and social vices, while announcing reward to members of the public who would provide useful tips about hideouts of bandits and kidnappers.
Governor Nyesom Wike returned to the State on Wednesday after attending to pressing government matters in Abuja, including the Nigeria Governors meeting on Tuesday.
On Thursday however, the governor was represented by the secretary to the State Government, Barrister Kenneth Kobani at the passing out parade of Batch B of 2014. The governor urged the corp members to be creators of jobs, since there are no adequate white collar jobs for them.
Barrister Kobani had on Tuesday hinted of plans by the Rivers State Government to press on the guide completing the Port Harcourt, International Airport. He said the state is moved by the plight of air travelers at the airport currently undergoing repairs.
Kobani also spoke on plans by the government to attract investors to the state though tax concessions. He warned the various local government councils to desist from touting and multiple taxation of companies.
On Friday, the state celebrated world ???? day, as the governor address farmers though commissioner for Agriculture, onion jacks. He promised incentives to encourage farmers in the state.