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God Won’t Give Power To Wicked, Treacherous People, Wike Blasts Critics …Says Projects’ Abandonment Alien To My Administration

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3 years ago

January 4, 2023

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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NIGERIA AT 65: FUBARA HARPS ON UNITY, PEACE

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1 day ago

September 29, 2025

The Tide

The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.

Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.

Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.

According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”

He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.

The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.

Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.

Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.

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Shettima departs New York for Germany after UNGA engagement

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1 day ago

September 29, 2025

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.

The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.

“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”

Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”

“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.

“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”

The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.

The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.

He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.

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FG holds special thanksgiving service ahead of 65th Independence Day

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September 29, 2025

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As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.

The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.

Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.

Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00

The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.

This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.

“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.

The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.