Wike Vows Not To Betray Rivers’ Interests

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has vowed never to betray the trust bestowed on him by Rivers’ electorate.
He said the towering success records of his administration were manifestation of the fact that God has honoured the state, adding that he would never compromise the interests of the state for any political advantage.
Wike stated this during the flag-off of the 5.33km Ogu-Ekporo-Kpogor-Wakama Link Road at TendeAma, Ogu, in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of the state, last Friday.
The governor revealed that several people have approached him, but he has vowed never to compromise the interests of the people of Rivers State for personal political gains.
He particularly acknowledged the doggedness of Ogu and Okrika women in resisting the military from rigging the 2019 election.
According to him, God has also disappointed those who foisted several election reruns on the state.
Wike said he would remain eternally grateful to the women of both communities who steadfastly risked their lives, and thwarted compromised soldiers’ attempt to truncate the mandate of Rivers people.
“This is one of the local governments that were very strong for me. During the 2019 election, it was historic; it was like the Aba women riot.
“It was here that the women revolution started against the military that wanted to rig us out in that election. Each time I remember it, I say God thank you for using these women.”
He urged Rivers people to walk shoulder high, and never feel intimidated or play second fiddle in Nigeria.
“So, I want all Rivers people to be firm and carry your shoulders high. We are not second class citizens in this country.”
Commenting on the road project, Wike said those who thought it was impossible to construct such road forget that God has given power to man to conquer nature.
Wike promised to dredge 25 hectares of land for Ogu people, and reconstruct the Eteo-OguRoad for their support to his administration.
The Rivers State governor recounted how his predecessor had boasted that he would not find money to pay salaries to workers, and execute projects, noting that he has since surpassed the expectations of those who didn’t wish the state well.
Wike explained that his administration had paid the debt his predecessor owed Zenith Bank,emphasising that he was not owing any commercial bank in the country.
According to him, no matter how hard critics try, they would never know how he gets the money to execute projects in the state.
Performing the flag-off, the former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Ominyi Egwu, noted that because God was with Wike, the various political wars and schemes against him had failed.
Egwu noted the importance of the virgin road that would be constructed for the people of Ogu, and said it was the hallmark of politics to raise the status of the people and improve their socio-economic well-being.
In his speech, Senator George Sekibo commended the leadership and courage that the governor has demonstrated in the delivery of projects, particularly the Ogu-Ekporo-Kpogor-Wakama Road that was considered impossible to execute for decades.
Providing the description of the project, Special Adviser to Governor Wike on Special Projects, George-Kelly Alabo gave the total length of the road at 5.33km, adding that the road would have 5.8km of drains.