Wike Decries Inability Of Nigeria To Conduct Credible Polls

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has decried the inability of the country to conduct credible elections after several years of practising democracy.
The governor also instituted a N100million Empowerment Programme for Wakirike Women from Okrika and Ogu/Bolo local government areas for stoutly defending Rivers votes during the 2019 elections.
He spoke, last Friday, at the Government House, Port Harcourt during a solidarity visit by the leaders and people of Okrika and Ogu/Bolo local government areas.
Wike said:”It is unfortunate that up till now, we cannot conduct free and fair elections in Nigeria. It is unfortunate that the giant of Africa lacks the capacity to conduct credible elections”.
While commending the Wakirike women for defending the Rivers mandate against invading soldiers on illegal duties, the governor urged Rivers people to always ensure that their votes count during elections.
“At all times, continue to defend and protect the Rivers mandate”, he said.
Wike said that out of the N100million meant for the empowerment programme for the courageous women of Wakirike ethnic nationality, N50million has been reserved for Okrika LGA and N50million for Ogu/Bolo LGA.
He commended Wakirike people for maintaining peace in the area, saying that his administration would fulfill key developmental pledges to them, assuring that the government would extend electricity to communities in Okrika Local Government Area and work towards the construction of the jetty at Isaka.
The governor further noted that he would link Ogu and Wakama communities as he promised during his campaign, adding that the next phase of Okochiri internal roads would be completed by his administration.
On the Okrika Grammar School, the governor urged the leaders of the area to write to the Anglican Church for the school to be released to the state government for total reconstruction.
He reiterated his respect for traditional rulers, saying that they were under obligation to promote the culture of Rivers people.