Wike to Rivers people : I will restore security of lives and property

Rivers  State  Governor-Elect,   Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has assured  the people of  the state   that his administration  will  restore  security  across  the  state.

He said  that the  right environment  will be created for the  people  of  the  state  to engage in different   businesses and also relax after work,  without  fear of being  molested by criminals.

Speaking  during  the  pre-inauguration  variety  night at Port Harcourt  Polo  Club on Wednesday,  Wike  said that  security  is central  to  the development  of  any society.

He said : “We have  had  a wonderful variety   night with  the  right dose of comedy,  music and cultural displays. Earlier  in the day,  we were at the Sharks Stadium  for  a novelty  football  match.

“We need more of these recreational  activities  going forward. This can only  be  possible  with adequate security. I want to use this opportunity  to  assure  the good  people  of  Rivers  State  that under the incoming administration,  security  of lives and property  will be our watchword”.

The governor-elect  took out time to refute the allegation  by the outgoing  governor,  Rotimi  Amaechi  that he was  involved  in extra -judicial killings during the last  elections.

He said  that allegation  was malicious  and merely  concocted by the outgoing  governor  who is finding  it difficult  to  accept  the  will of  the  people.  Nyesom  Ezenwo  Wike  said  that  during  and after the  elections, he respected  all electoral  guidelines  as he has always  done  since he joined  politics.

The governor-elect  regretted that up to  Wednesday the outgoing  governor  and his associates were still shopping  for an illegal  injunction  to stop his inauguration. He said  their latest failure at a  Federal  High Court in Lagos shows that  the  outgoing  governor  is not tired of  impunity.

Chairman  of  the  Nyesom  Ezenwo  Wike inauguration  committee, Rt. Hon  Austin Opara said  that  the  night was organised  by  committee  for  the  people  to relax  ahead of  the  inauguration.

First class comedians, choral groups,  musicians and the Rivers State Cultural troupe entertained the guests at the variety  night. 

Celebratory fireworks  displays also lite the night sky in preparation  for  the  inauguration  of  Nyesom  Ezenwo Wike on Friday.