Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has said he is prepared to face
political persecution after he hands over in 2023.
He said he is too sure political forces will come after him
because of his strong views on issues.
Wike said he is more than prepared for such travails,
stating he has moved out of the Government House two years before his tenure
ends as part of his preparation.
He spoke at the weekend in Abuja during the dedication of
Uche Nwosu’s son, grandson of former Imo Governor Senator Rocha Okorocha.
He described the current travails of Okorocha and his family
as political persecution, counseling him to be strong because he will come out
of it stronger.
Okorocha has been having a running battle with his
successor, Governor Hope Uzodinma, resulting in the seizure of properties
belonging to his family members as well as facing probe by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He was recently detained by the anti-graft agency for 48
hours before he was granted bail.
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Wike said: “Political prosecution will come especially after
you have left office so what you’re going through today is not peculiar with
you and your family. I know they will come after me but am prepared, I am ready
for them.
“You should be strong and put your trust in God. I don’t
stay close to people in power, particularly this kind of power, you see in
life, I was looking around to see Governors, I know if Uche Nwosu is a sitting
governor, you will see a lot of governors here.
“If Rochas was Governor you would have seen a lot of
governors here, life is like that, for me now I don’t even live in the
Government House. I have parked out, even though I still have two more years, I
am tired so I had to leave.
“Particularly again when you have a system that is not doing
well, the truth must be told. Many people don’t like the truth that is why they
don’t like me.
“You said this is APC hall, I came here I didn’t see any APC
member, today I’ve converted it to Christian hall. The way I do my thing,
nobody can stop me or tell me who can be my friend. Nobody in this country can
tell where to go, nobody.”
He added: “I am happy he is no longer in power that is why I
am coming close to him now to learn the experience of those who are no longer
in power, so that by the time it gets to me I will be used to it.
“Owelle is facing a lot of crisis, it is not easy to pass
through these crises but it will come but it will be over.
“I want to encourage you and your son-in-law to be strong.
If it doesn’t happen like this you won’t know that God loves you. You will go
through these battles for you to know that there is God. We have passed through
these battles and we are still waiting to pass through them again.
“Just like Rochas, God has given everyone his talent, when I
watch your son-in-law from far, I say you have a good son-in-law that is not
arrogant, not a son-in-law that does not understand what marriage is all about,
I wouldn’t have come. I will be in Imo State soon and I will tell them my mind.
You should thank God”.
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