Rivers: Wike Urges Politicians To Take Advantage Of Post-election Peace Initiative

From Dianabasi Effiong

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has urged politicians in the state to take advantage of his post-election peace moves for the development of the state.He made the call on Wednesday in Port Harcourt when the Governing Council of the Rivers State University paid him a congratulatory visit at the Government House.

According to a statement by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Wike also said that the state needs peace and security for rapid growth.

He said: “We want everybody to take advantage of the Olive Branch, if they love the state.We are not afraid of fight, but we want everyone to join us to work for the development of the state.The state is uppermost on our mind.  I will do everything possible to promote the peace of the state.’’

He said that those who love the state should be interested in the development and progress of the state.

“We thank God that all the political tension is behind us. You cannot govern a state when it is not peaceful.We continue to reiterate the need for peace. We want total peace and reconciliation,’’ he stated.

The governor also charged the management of Rivers State University to take measures to check cultism in the Institution.

He advised the university to submit names of cultists to the state government for necessary action.

The governor also approved immediate commencement of employment process for academic and non-academic staff at the University.

He stated that the State Government would implement the de-centralisation of the Rivers State University with the construction of the Ahoada Campus to start soon.

The Pro-Chancellor of the University, Justice Iche Ndu, said that the re-election of Gov. Wike is well deserved as it flows from the people of the state.

He decried what he called the violence that greeted the election circle and called on the political class to cooperate with the governor to promote peace in Rivers.

He also urged the governor to invite elders, statesman, Church leaders and mediators to take over the peace building process.

Ndu urged the governor to approve the employment of new academic and non-academic staff for the institution.