Group Hails Wike’s Olive Branch To Political Leaders

A Non Governmental Organisation, the Rivers Angels of  Peace ( RAP), has applauded the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, for extending the olive branch to his political opponents.
RAP President, Ibudeinte Igoniko, who made the commendation over the week in Port Harcourt, said the olive branch is a clear indication that the governor believes in the unity of all political actors.
Igoniko, noted that it takes a lion heart to involve political opponents in government and enjoined opposition political actors to embrace the gesture as to move the state forward.
“ Any true Rivers politician should see politics as a too for development. Opposition parties should embrace the olive branch, come together and work for the development of the state”, she said.
The president regretted that the state has lost so much because of political acrimony adding that it is time they work together as a people united in the progress of the state.
She called on political stakeholders in the state to see Rivers as the only state they have and work together to lift it to the next level irrespective of the parties and other individual differences.
She advised them to forgive themselves and purge themselves of whatever grudge and contribute towards developing the state.
She called on the governor to consider as one of the priorities of his administration the engagement of youths of the state in economic activities, stressing that the number of persons without job was becoming alarming.
The RAP boss urged politicians to see themselves as representatives of the people and always consult them before taking their stand on crucial issues.
“ This time calls for change of attitude. The era of hiding in Abuja, changing of phone numbers after being voted into office, is over.
“Always consult people of your constitutiency to know their feelings  as to make better presentation in the House.
“ Those who believe that their personal interest is more important than those of the people who voted for them should be recalled and not allowed to go for second term because second term should be reserved only for those who have performed outstandingly”, she said.

Chris Oluoh