Wike sues for peace

By Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has charged people of the state to the need to promote peaceful co-existence among themselves for the development of the state.

Wike who spoke during a Solidarity visit to him by the delegation from Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide at the Government House in Port Harcourt the state capital yesterday, also urged indigenes of the (Ikwerre) Ethnic Nationality to work in unity for the good of the area.

He noted that indigenes of the state could still work together for the development and growth of the state, irrespective of their political affiliation and ideology adding that, it is not possible for every member of the state to be in a single political party, stressing that diversification of ideologies is the beauty of politics and leadership, so long as its focus is the development of the state.

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“All of us cannot be in one political party, but in belonging to different political parties, let us protect the interest of our people.

“Let us as traditional rulers and leaders work for peace in our respective communities. It is in an atmosphere of peace that development can take place.”

Commenting on the development of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, the Rivers State Governor noted that it is because of the concentration of the state’s population in the areas and the need to provide the required infrastructure.

Governor Wike said that steps have been to restore peace in different communities.  He said that an Ikwerre youth with the nickname, “Italian” has been declared wanted. He said the Rivers State Government will deploy resources to track him down.

In his address, President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide, Professor Emenike Wami congratulated Governor Wike on his re-election.  He said the victory was ordained by God and obtained through the resilience of Rivers people.

The President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide commended Governor Wike for extending the hand of fellowship to all his political opponents after his victory.  He urged all political opponents to reciprocate the governor’s gesture.