The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the people of the state and Nigerians to fight for him and defend the mandate he holds in trust for them.
Amaechi explained that only the people could fight for him in a situation where the police had decided to work against him and threaten the authority given to him by them.
The governor was reacting to the roadblock mounted on Thursday by the police on Forces Avenue in Port Harcourt, a development that denied him access to the Government House for about 30 minutes.
Amaechi, who spoke through the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, on Friday said he was duly elected by the people of the state and wondered why the police would display such impunity against him and the office of the governor.
He said, “We have said with the situation on ground, it is better to go to Nigerians, especially the people of Rivers to fight for us and defend the mandate of the governor.
“We know that the people of Rivers State and Nigerians in general will not disappoint us and that is one of the reasons why we have continued in our development strides in the state.”
Amaechi, who was visibly angry, had, on Thursday, accused the Presidency of being partly responsible for the development; but the Presidency in a swift reaction, on Friday, said President Goodluck Jonathan did not order the police to block the road.
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ahmed Gulak, in an interview with one of our correspondents, said Jonathan had nothing to do with the incident.
Gulak, however, said the information available to him showed that the police decision was taken in good faith.
He advised the embattled governor to always listen to security advice that was given to him for his own good.
He said if Amaechi decided to stage-manage the incident to embarrass the President, he had failed in his bid because Nigerians were wiser.
The presidential aide said, “Mr. President has nothing to do with that incident. He has nothing to do with the day-to-day running of the police.
“What we were told was that there are two gates leading to the Government House. One of the gates is for the governor and others while the second gate is for the governor only. It is meant to be an escape route for him.”
A reliable security source told one of our correspondents that the policemen that cordoned off Forces Avenue were directed to prevent access to the newly opened secretariat of the New People’s Democratic Party.
The directive, it was learnt, followed intelligence reports that the building was under threat of attack by a rival group.
The source, who pleaded anonymity, noted that there would have been serious bloodbath and loss of lives if security personnel had not acted promptly by blocking Forces Avenue.
He said, “The whole world would have blamed the police if we did nothing to prevent the factional secretariat from being attacked, but we rose up to the occasion and prevented an attack on the office only for the governor to attempt a breach of the security put in place to secure lives and property; Even President Obama won’t dare breach a police cordon.”
When contacted on Friday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba declined speaking, saying the situation involving the governor and policemen had been addressed by the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Rotimi! Since U refused to listen to voice of our elders, then fight Ur fight. Call on Ur immediate and extended family to fight for U.
ReplyDeleteMumu CHIBUIKE.
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DeleteWhy can't d comm for police mr mbu b redeployed to avoid all this political problem in the state..the more reason I believe the president has a hand in th rivers state crisis
ReplyDeleteGovernor Ameachi, Nigerians condemn in totality this barbaric act by the Police in 2013. Whether or not it was acted by you to embarrass the president we don't know. We condemn it all the same. However, Nigerians cannot be dragged into your fight which is entirely your own. You are fighting a selfish fight and you didn't make any bones about it. All over the world, people hide their ambition inside the people's cause and then the people themselves will get behind them and assume that fight. But since you started this so-called fight, you have left no one in doubt that all you care about is yourself and yourself alone. If you were fighting for the rights of the downtrodden or the common people, it would be natural for people to assume your fight. But alas, your selfish fight is about "your rights" to become the Vice President of Nigeria. It is well within your constitutionally given rights to so aspire. Nigerians wish you well, but Nigerians can't be dragged into such fight. In the course of the fight, if there are breaches of your rights and Nigeria's constitution, you can count on us. But anything other than those must be borne by you. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNigerians nay rivers people would not fight for you, Gov Amaechi. You are not fighting for Rivers people nor for Nigerians. You are fighting for your personal benefits and your relevance after 2015. The people you are hobnobbing with are the people who have put this country in the position we are today. Face your cross alone. A fry who does not hear an advice, follow sthe corpse to the grave. You asked for it, receive it.
ReplyDeletewho will fight for you, Amaechi you are a very stupid boy, not man,see how northans are using you to fight your brother, you will die ooooooooo
ReplyDeleteWhen this was starting I warned you to be careful because some of us saw the north coming in with their usual divide and rule but you did not heed the voice . Your excellency, sir some of the greedy northern politicians are using you against your brother Jonathan but the empty promises they are giving you will not let you heed good advise . You still have plenty chance to make peace with your brother . Your excellency ,sir you cannot win this fight at all .
ReplyDeleteA full at 40? If this man thinks that the people don't know what he's doing you must be a joker. Let your arrogance, disrespect and self ambition fight for you. Keep dreaming Gov'nor Amaechi.
ReplyDeleteif the gate at forces avenue was for the goveroor's use,why did the police prevent him from using it? Supposing the governor was in the government house the it was being attacked from the main gate, and the governor and others were trying to escape from the forces avenue gate, would the police turn him back because the were ordered to seal-off the road prevent a clash between opposing political parties?
ReplyDeleteWelldone my people! Nigerians are not only intelligent but also wise and uphold d truth. Days of putting wool over our faces and feeding Nigerians with propaganda are over. We can read in-between d lines! Go settle with ur south-south brother. A little bit of diplomacy will go a long way. The main entrance to d government house was not blocked to prevent Amaechi from entering but to prevent a clash at d nPDP secretariat!!! Please always say d truth and d truth will set u free.
ReplyDeleteAmechi you and cohort should go to APC, where losers and trouble makers like gather. You damn selfish idiot, selling birth right for a plate of porridge. Fooooooool......
ReplyDeleteWhich Nigerians will fight for you?. A betrayer and a Judas among your people?. You condemned the deployment of military against Boko Haram just to please the sponsors even at the detriment of your people who were being masacred everyday!. Ah! Amaechi you have dissapointed your people just because of your selfish desire. The chicken has come home to roast. Pay the consequence of your action. No one Will fight for you. A traitor you are!
ReplyDeleteYou're on you own o Amaechi. Nigerians will not fight for any politician.
ReplyDeleteYou guys don't fight for us
amechi ve u seen it?all nigeria reject u. You are a big foooooooool
ReplyDeleteAmeachi, if no one support u, i do.i knw d hand dat brought u 2 power. dat same hand will c u tru.one wth God is majority.kip trusting ur GOD n nt nigerians. power blongs 2 GOD. those selfish politician in River state like yesom wike shld b warn. their counterpart 4rm ondo state had started 2 slumped n die. 2015 is in GOD hand. Only GOD will decide who rule Rivers in 2015.GEJ b wise.
ReplyDeleteYou must be joking Amechi. Fight the fight you started but remember he who lights fire does not necessarily determine where the fire will extend to.
ReplyDeleteCry to those your four Governors that left their problems in their homes then paid you a useless visit of solidarity.
You have a chance go and beg GEJ for forgiveness
Those who are clapping for you now especially the G6 will abandon you. The Northerners will desert you.
Joseph
Ameachi you no your problem stop pretending if all Nigeria faith Mr president you should not be one of them but because of your selfish interest you are during so stop calling on Nigeria you are on your own thanks
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