Rivers state Governor, Nyesom
Wike has released 16 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs to representatives of the
State in the National Assembly.
National Assembly members elected
on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC including Senator Magnus
Abe and Senator Andrew Uchendu are also beneficiaries of the 2018 Lexus Jeep.
Though Senator Uchendu has denied
that he was given one of the SUVs by Governor Wike, there has been no comment
from Senator Magnus Abe.
Members of the House of
Representatives led by Betty Apiafi, Leader Rivers Caucus of the House of
Representatives and Bari Mpigi, Deputy Leader, Rivers State House of
Representatives caucus, took possession of their vehicles.
A statement from Government
House, Port Harcourt says, Tthe vehicles were acquired to aid the Federal
lawmakers in the discharge of their official functions.”
Handing over the vehicles,
Governor Wike said, “the vehicles are for all members of the National Assembly
irrespective of their party affiliation.
“Defend the interest of the state
wherever you are. This is from the Government of Rivers State which you are
part of.
“This is to aid you to carry out
your official functions in Abuja”.
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ReplyDeleteYou people are just talking technicality. It is common knowledge in Nigeria that every SUV, irrespective of brand is called "Jeep", so we all know what they mean when they say Lexus Jeep. Thanks Mr. Lecturers.
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