Politics
Wike Seeks Unity Of Christians
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has called on Christians to remain united as a body of Christ bound in a common faith.
Governor Wike made the call Friday, when His Eminence, Baba Aladura, Dr David Bobmanuel, Moses Orimolade 1X and Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Port Harcourt.
The Governor stated that being united will not only strengthen their faith but will also lead to rapid expansion of the church.
“There are too many divisions in the faith. Look at the Christian Association of Nigeria in Rivers State, it has been divided into factions.This is not necessary.
“We cannot be the body of Christ and we are not working together. Working as a team will make the church grow faster than it is doing right now”, said the governor.
He reaffirmed that Rivers State is a Christian state and that his administration is in partnership with the church, hence, he would support the church in its programmes.
He urged the church to join his administration in its fight against negative impact of cultism in the state.
Wike congratulated the Baba Aladura on his emergence as the Prelate of the Eternal Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, noting that as a Rivers man, Rivers people were proud of him.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation , His Eminence, Dr David Bobmanuel, said they were in the state for the International Youth Conference of the church.
He thanked the governor for his administration’s consistent support to the Christian community.
The Baba Aladura also congratulated the governor on his election victories and monumental achievements recorded so far and urged the governor to use the second term to consolidate on his first term achievements.
Last week, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Engineer Emeka Woke, was honoured with a Special Birthday Church Service at the First Baptist Church , Rumuoakunde, in Emohua Local Government Area.
The Service was organised by Mr Israel Uchendu and his family. Friends, well wishers and top government officials were in attendance.
The Chief of Staff thanked God for his blessing over the years and vowed to continue to serve God and humanity all the days of his life.
In his sermon, Rev Harrison Igwe Icho, urged people to always make God, the object of their worship, so as to attract several blessings.
Also in the week under review, the Chief of Staff, was among dignitaries that attended this year’s edition of Egwu Ogba, the traditional New Yam Annual Festival of Erema Ancient Town in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area held last Tuesday.
He commended the Paramount ruler of Erema , Eze Azubuike Princewill and the people of the area for promoting their rich culture.
Woke further called on traditional rulers to partner the state government to ensure sustained peace across the state.
He urged traditional rulers to key into the Operation Sting to promote security in all communities in the state, stressing that the state government will not tolerate any form of cultism or insecurity in any community.
He stated that Rivers State Government was working hard to build investors’ confidence in the state to boost youth employment.
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The Tide source reports that the committee, reportedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, is making moves to reclaim the Wadata Plaza headquarters months after it was sealed following a violent clash between rival factions of the party.
Senior officers at the FCT Police Command told our source that while they had not received an official briefing, police personnel would be stationed at the secretariat and other key locations to maintain peace.
The Acting National Secretary of the Mohammed-led committee, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, announced last week that the secretariat would reopen for official activities on Monday (today).
He dismissed claims that ongoing litigation would prevent the reopening, saying, “There are no legal barriers preventing the caretaker committee from resuming work at the party’s headquarters.”
However, the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) has fiercely rejected the reopening move, insisting that Sen. Anyanwu and his group remain expelled from the PDP and have no authority to act on its behalf.
Speaking with The Tide source, the committee’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, declared: “They are living in fool’s paradise. The worst form of deceit is self-deceit, where the person knows he is deceiving himself yet continues with gusto.
“Even INEC, which they claim has recognised them, has denied them. They are indulging in a roller coaster of self-deceit.”
Mr Ememobong further revealed that letters had been sent to both the Inspector-General of Police and the FCT Commissioner of Police, stressing that the matter was still in court and warning against any attempt to “resort to self-help.”
“The case pending before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik was instituted by the expelled members. They cannot resort to self-help until judgment is delivered,” he said.
He warned that reopening the secretariat would amount to contempt of court.
A senior officer at the FCT Police Command, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that officers would be deployed to the area to avert a repeat of the November 19 violence that led to the secretariat’s initial closure.
“The command would not stand by and allow a breakdown of peace and order by the party or anyone else. Definitely, the police will have to be on the ground,” he said.
Another officer added, “There will definitely be men present at the secretariat, but I can’t say the number of police officers that would be deployed.”
When contacted, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said she had not been briefed on the planned reopening and declined to comment on whether officers would be deployed.
Asked to confirm whether the secretariat was initially sealed by police, she responded, “Yes,” but refused to say more about the current deployment plans.
The Kano State House of Assembly has debunked the purported impeachment plan against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo.
The Tide source recalls that the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, recently sparked controversy during an interview session with a local radio station.
Mr Waiya called on the deputy governor to resign for failing to follow his principal, Gov. Abba Yusuf, in defecting from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, the spokesperson to the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Kamaluddeen Shawai, while addressing journalists in Kano on Saturday, described reports circulating in some media outlets about Mr Gwarzo’s impeachment as baseless and misleading, emphasising that no such plan is underway.
Mr Shawai further stated that the House remains focused on its legislative duties and oversight functions rather than engaging in speculative political manoeuvres.
The spokesperson urged members of the public and the media to verify information before sharing it, stressing the importance of accurate reporting in maintaining political stability in the state.
He said, “There is absolutely no motion or initiative within the House to remove the deputy governor.
“These reports are false and should be disregarded by the public. The deputy governor continues to serve in his capacity with full support from the House.
“Our priority is good governance and serving the people of Kano, not circulating rumours.”
She made the declaration during an interview with Nigerian football legend, Mr Segun Odegbami, during a live radio interview on Saturday.
Prof. Obasanjo, who is also former commissioner in the state, ruled out a return to the Senate, stating that her focus was firmly on the governorship race.
“So, moving ahead, I’m not going to be Commissioner. Like I said, I’m not even going back to the same party because I think that’s old and I don’t see the use of it. And I’m not going to go back to the Senate,” she said.
“Like the Americans would say, there’s no need. And this is what I told my associates, when this all started. I said, the only thing I’ll come back to do is the governorship.
“And we have started that journey. We are going to see it through. And so that’s the journey I’m on. And we are very serious about it. I mean we are very dedicated to it.”
The politician also confirmed that she recently joined the APC, explaining that her return to active politics followed persistent calls from supporters.
“Like I told you, a group of people who I did not bring together, have been working, I think, for two years now. And then they started talking to me about a year ago, saying, ‘Look, we think you are the best candidate. We want you back,’” she added.
Her declaration sets the stage for what may become a keenly contested governorship race in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 elections.
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