the country to conduct credible elections after several years of
practicing democracy.
The Governor also instituted an N100million Empowerment Programme for
Wakirike Women from Okrika and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas for
stoutly defending Rivers mandate during the 2019 Elections.
He spoke on Friday at the Government House Port Harcourt during a
Solidarity visit by the leaders and people of Okrika and Ogu/Bolo Local
Government Areas.
He said:”It is unfortunate that up till now, we cannot conduct free and
fair elections in Nigeria.
“It is unfortunate that the giant of Africa lacks the capacity to
conduct credible elections”.
While commending the Wakirike Women for defending the Rivers mandate
against the invading soldiers, Governor Wike urged Rivers people to
always ensure that their votes count during elections.
“At all times, continue to defend and protect the Rivers mandate”, he
said.
Governor Wike said that out of the N100MILLION meant for the empowerment
Programme for the courageous women of Wakirike ethnic Nationality,
N50million has been reserved for Okrika LGA and N50million for Ogu/Bolo
LGA.
Governor Wike commended Wakirike people for maintaining peace in the
area, saying that his administration will fulfill key developmental
pledges to them.
He stated that he will extend electricity to Okrika Local Government
Area and work towards the construction of the Jetty at Isaka.
The Governor further noted that he will link Ogu and Wakama communities
as he promised during his campaign. He added that the next phase of
Okochiri internal roads will be completed by his Administration.
On the Okrika Grammar School , Governor Wike urged the leaders of the
area to write to the Anglican Church for the school to be released to
the state government for total reconstruction
He reiterated his respect for Traditional Rulers, saying that they are
under obligation to promote the culture of Rivers people.
“We must always promote our tradition and culture. I have respect for
Traditional Rulers. All I say is that we should promote our own
culture,” he said.
In an address on behalf of the Wakirike Ethnic Nationality, Senator
George Sekibo said that they were at the Government House to
congratulate the Rivers State Governor on his well deserved victory at
the polls.
He praised Governor Wike for the key appointments to Wakirike ethnic
Nationality, the projects executed in the area and the
recognition/upgraded of Traditional Rulers’ stools of the Wakirike
Ethnic Nationality.
He said: “We appreciate the mutual relationship we share in this
democratic journey, and wish to remind our Governor of his promises to
the Wakirike people during the electioneering campaigns in Okirika and
Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas”.
He urged the Rivers State Governor to reach out to the Wakirike women
who courageously defended Rivers votes, despite the deployment of
soldiers.
He said: “It is consequent upon this conviction that we the Wakirike
people, especially our women, put our pride and our lives on the line
to defend our votes.”
Earlier, Former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo said that the
Wakirike people didn’t expect anything less than a victory for Governor
Wike during the last elections.
He expressed happiness that Governor Wike has confidence in the Wakirike
ethnic Nationality, hence most of their leaders are his close
confidants.
Dr Sekibo lauded the Rivers State Governor for his friendship to the
Wakirike Ethnic Nationality.
The Wakirike Ethnic Nationality thrilled top Government Officials with
Traditional Music during the visit.
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