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God Won’t Give Power To Wicked, Treacherous People, Wike Blasts Critics …Says Projects’ Abandonment Alien To My Administration
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said that he and his allies of the G5 were never playing God to determine who becomes the next president of Nigeria.
Wike stated this in reaction to a statement in the media that indicated that God would determine the next president of Nigeria, not G5 governors.
The Rivers State governor, speaking at the flag-off of Ogbo-Ihugbodo Road in Ahoada East Local Government Area, last Saturday, said, those behind the statement should have known that even if God gives power, He does not give it to the wicked.
“Don’t be treacherous in life because you want power. God will never give power to the wicked. Our hands are clean. We have not done anything wrong.
“All we are saying is: do things in a way that all of us will have sense of belonging, that all of us will believe that we are together.
“That is all we are saying. If saying so is wrong, then let it be to God. But we know it is good that as right takes, let left take also.”
Wike explained that members of the G5 believed in the omnipotence of God, and always aligned their various affairs to such, which was why they keep getting stronger by the day.
The Rivers State governor pointed out that the person who said that it was only God, and not G5 governors, who can decide who would be president, seemed not to understand the background of members of the group.
“We are alive today; we are where we are because of God. Nobody can even breathe air if not for God, not to talk of holding position. So, nobody can tell us that it is only God; we know that it is only God that gives power.
“But our prayer is that: God, don’t allow those who will sell off Nigeria in the next one second to be in power. Our prayer is: God, don’t allow anybody that you (people) will have an agreement with and in the next two minutes, the person will change.
“Our prayer is that almighty God will not allow those who will betray their brothers when they have agreed with their brothers to do something. God, may you never allow such people.”
Wike also noted that the person said that there would be division among the G5, an expectation that had long been frustrated since May/June, 2022.
“It has never worked, and it will never work in Jesus name. By sitting down to say there will be division, I send back that prayer to you.
“I don’t want to discuss them. I have told people; allow the sleeping dog lie. If you don’t allow the sleeping dog lie, you too will not sleep.”
The Rivers State governor also pointed to another person, who said that they would handle members of the G5 when they have decided where to throw their support.
“These are the things that annoy us. Who is this person saying this? I heard them say that PDP is a responsible party; I agree. But when they left PDP in 2014 against 2015; when they left and made PDP to lose our election. Today, we are struggling to take over power from APC. Who are those who made us to lose this power?”
Commenting on the project, Wike the Ogbo-Ihugbodo road was one of the many projects his administration had continued to deliver to restore Ahoada Town and the surrounding communities to what it used to be when it was a divisional headquarters.
The governor emphasised that it was already established that he was creating an unbeatable record as an administration in Nigeria that would continue to deliver democratic dividends until the last day of his tenure.
Wike stated that the jealousy expressed by some detractors was because of the capacity he had continued to demonstrate in governance, combining delivery of projects and attending to issues of governance with none suffering.
He threw a challenge to those who feel jealous to also show capacity and combine projects’ flag-off, inauguration and governance simultaneously, if they can.
Providing the project description, Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Dr. Dakorinima Alabo George-Kelly said the Ogbo-Ihugbodo road was 6.1kilometre-long, with about 4.1kilometre cutting through fresh vegetation.
He stated that the road was 7.3meters wide, had 4kilometre length of drains, on both sides and should be delivered within five months.
He said, “This road comprises 2kilometres in the built up area, and 4.1kilometres fresh road. So, we will have a total of 6.1kilometres. The width is going to be 7.3metres. We are going to have a lot of soil replacement done, average 350 to 600millimetres depth”.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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