APC FG Desparate To Manipute  2019 Polls in Rivers — Governor Wike Alleges APC FG Desparate To Manipute  2019 Polls in Rivers — Governor Wike Alleges
. Accuses Federal Government of Plotting His Assassination Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the desperation of the APC Federal Government... APC FG Desparate To Manipute  2019 Polls in Rivers — Governor Wike Alleges

. Accuses Federal Government of Plotting His Assassination

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike addressing journalists during a media chat at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the desperation of the APC Federal Government to manipulate the 2019 General Election will only lead to crisis.

According to Wike said that no amount of brute force or intimidation will stop the Rivers people  from defending their votes in 2019.

Speaking during a Media Chat on Tuesday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Wike said: “They want to manipulate the electoral process in Rivers State in 2019. They are simply laying foundation for violence and crisis.

 “They have no projects on ground in Rivers State upon which they can campaign on.  Therefore, their only option is  to attempt to rig.

 “Our  campaign is the commissioning  of projects.  All we are doing is to distribute projects. We have provided effective  leadership  to the state and the people are happy “.

The governor noted that the Police has arranged  for Assistant Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede to be their point-man in the manipulation of Rivers polls.

“Fakorede is an enemy of democracy.  I brought this matter to the public for the people to be vigilant.  Fakorede is sabotaging the security architecture of Rivers State”, he said.

He said the APC Federal Government ought to have realised that attempting to rig is an exercise in futility, in view of the few seats they won during the rerun.

Commenting on the threat to his life, Governor Wike said that the threat is real because of credible intelligence available to the Rivers State Government.

He said that the denials of the officials of the Federal Government is expected.

On the political conflict in Rivers State, Governor Wike said that he has nothing personal against the Former Rivers State Governor, aside the need to protect the interest of the state.

He decried the situation where the Former Rivers State Governor leads a campaign to destroy and de-market Rivers State.

Governor Wike charged journalists to take action to promote the state, because as people who reside in the state, they are major stakeholders.

Governor Wike said that his greatest achievement has been to restoration of security in the state.  He noted that security is also his greatest challenge.

The governor said that he will not respond to insults heaped on him by the defeated 2015 Rivers State Governorship Candidate for the APC, because they are borne out of frustration.

He, however, offered to provide official transport to convey the defeated 2015 Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate to Opobo on the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Unity Road  at the end of the year.

The governor said that the APC has politicised the issue of soot challenge in the state, creating the atmosphere where security agencies destroy illegal refineries crudely.

He noted that despite the actions of the APC Federal Government, the administration is working with Agip, Shell and Total to resolve the soot challenge.

He added that the Rivers State Government has briefed a prominent environmental lawyer, Lucius  Nwosu to drag the APC Federal Government on the soot.

On women empowerment , Governor Wike he is empowering women with leadership positions, so that they can contribute to the development of the state.  He said that all the PDP Deputy Chairmanship Candidates for the Local Government Elections are women, while there are 150 women councillorship candidates.

He added that N500million has been set aside by the State Government for the women involved in small scale businesses.

Meanwhile, Governor Wike has alerted Nigerians that the APC Federal Government is plotting to assassinate him in a crowd and claim it was an accidental discharge.  A statement by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, indicated that Wike made the allegation during the third year anniversary thanksgiving service of his administration at Living Faith Church, D-Line, Port Harcourt on Sunday.
He said: “Intelligence report available to us as at this morning indicate that they are plotting to assassinate me in a crowd and claim it was accidental discharge “.
The governor said that the plots of the APC Federal Government and her associates will not intimidate him as he remains committed to the defence of democracy and Rivers State.
He said that the plot will fail, because God will continue to defend him.
He said: “The level of conspiracy against Rivers State is unfortunate.  Instead of focusing on governance, they focus  on how to assassinate me or frame me up”.
Governor Wike informed the church, that the APC Federal Government through the Inspector General of Police plotted to plant millions of dollars and AK 47 at his Abuja residence, when the Police sought search warrant from an Abuja court.
He noted that last week the Court ruled that the Police cannot search his Abuja residence, stopping them from their evil plot.
“I am not afraid of my residence being searched by the Police, but I know their evil intention”, he said.
Governor Wike said that the State Government has come to thank God for his protection in the face of continuous plot by agents of the APC Federal Government.
He said: “We are born to win, we are born  to reign, we are destined for greatness.  While other states  are commissioning  wheel barrows, we are commissioning infrastructure “.
He said despite the declaration by the former governor that his administration will not  be able to salaries let alone do projects, his administration has succeeded in delivering outstanding projects.
Rivers State Pastor of Living Faith Church, Pastor Isaac Folaji said thanksgiving engenders growth and blessing.
He said thanksgiving enhances God’s protection and financial multiplication.  The cleric noted that as a result of the dedication service, God will bless Rivers State.
The Dedication and Thanksgiving Service to mark the Third Anniversary of the Administration of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike attracted traditional rulers, prominent leaders of Rivers State and Wife of the Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan.

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