Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has said the
state has obtained intelligence reports that some misguided politicians have
started recruiting cultists, ex-convicts and thugs in furtherance of their
political aspirations for 2023.
The governor said the state government is aware that owners
of hotels and entertainment centres are in the process of giving out their
premises to politicians and political parties as a convenient base for the
gathering of these political thugs across the State.
Governor Wike, in a state broadcast on Sunday, emphasised
that the state government is not taking intelligence reports at its disposal
lightly, and will therefore not allow any politician, no matter his previous or
present position, the chance or opportunity to upset the prevailing peace and
security in Rivers State.
“Similarly, we will not allow any political party, be it the
All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party or the Social
Democratic Party to threaten the safety and security of lives and property
during the campaigns with mayhem, thuggery or violence.
“Accordingly, we have already alerted and set the security
agencies on the trail of these misguided politicians and leaders of political
parties and stop them in their tracks with the full weight of the law.
“We also wish to warn owners of hotels and proprietors of
relaxation centres to take notice and desist from releasing their facilities
for politicians and party leaders to use to meet and plot against the peace,
safety and security of our state.”
The governor warned that the state government will pull down
hotels and other entertainment places that are linked with such criminal
political activities.
“I wish to reiterate our unwavering commitment to
safeguarding the sanctity of lives and property throughout the State and to
reassure everyone that we shall continue to spare no effort to keep Rivers
State safe and secure.
“We urge residents to be vigilant while going about with
their normal activities and promptly report any suspicious gatherings or
movements in your vicinity to the attention of the security agencies for
necessary action.”
Governor Wike commended the people of Rivers State for the
overwhelming support and solidarity they have given to his administration since
May 2015 till date.
According to him, his administration truly appreciates the
trust the people of the State have continued to place in his administration to
advance the collective peace, security and progress of the State.
“I wish to reiterate that our commitment to the shared
covenant for a new, secure and prosperous Rivers State remains strong as ever
and we will neither relent nor waiver in our determination to deliver all that
we set out to achieve to advance our security, progress and prosperity before
the end of our administration.
“We have done so much and achieved a lot in the last seven
years but there is still much more to be delivered. I can assure you that, and
as you are witnessing, we will continue to deliver meaningful projects until
our last day in office.
“As you all know these are very turbulent times in the
history of our country as the level of insecurity across all parts has never
been this bad.
“Nevertheless, we thank God Almighty for the prevailing high
level of peace and security in Rivers State relative to the near calamity that
has befallen most other parts of the country.”
Governor Wike also applauded security agencies, for their
efforts, courage and dedication to keeping Rivers State substantially safe and
secure in the face of very daunting operational difficulties that they face,
including the lack of adequate support systems and motivation from the Federal
Government.
“The government and the security agencies have laboured hard
to secure the prevailing peace and security, which we are determined to sustain
for the benefit of the progress of the State and the wellbeing of our
citizens.”
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