APC, Some PDP Govs Conspired to Take over Rivers – TheNigerialawyer

* Says God rescued Rivers from internal, external
conspiracy

Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike yesterday alleged that
the All Progressives Congress and some governors of Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) joined forces to take over the state.

However, the governor said his re-election was as a result of
God’s miraculous intervention in the face of internal and external
conspiracy to truncate the will of Rivers people on March 9.

He made the remarks at a thanksgiving service held at the Yakubu
Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt to mark his electoral victory, noting
that God rescued Rivers and its people from internal and external
conspiracy.

Among others, the thanksgiving service was attended by former
Rivers State Governor, Chief Peter Odili; the PDP National
Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and the
Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David
Ibiyeomie.

At the service, the governor alleged that some governors of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worked with the opposition to ensure
that the PDP was cheated out of her victory in Rivers State.

He noted that the fight “was not just with the opposition. It
was also within our party. When we lost the election in Ekiti
State, one of our leaders in the South-west said that Fayose is
finished and the next person is Wike.

“Some governors within the party joined forces with the
opposition against the State. But then, the will of God prevailed.
I was not bothered by what the opposition did, but what some of our
party members did was worrisome.

“Some persons working with us in the state betrayed us. They
felt there was no way that we would make it. They became agents of
the opposition. But God’s intervention rescued Rivers and its
people.”

Wike commended the clergy and Rivers women for standing by him
and the PDP all through the electioneering, noting that their
support ensured that the PDP emerged victorious.

The governor noted that the women of the state “indeed showed so
much concern. Some of them were ready to die because of our
election. I do not know how to thank them.

“For the first time, I saw women like Aba Women Riot, coming out
to say no and we will not agree. Let me assure you that I will not
disappoint the Christian community in Rivers State,” he said.

Wike assured the people of Rivers that he would work like a
first term governor, delivering on his pledges and that his
performance will not be affected by the second term syndrome.

He reiterated that he would remain committed to the olive branch
that he extended to the opposition in the State. He said that it
was done to promote peace and not out of fear of political
fight.

He said that the state government would not abandon the families
of courageous Rivers people who died in defence of democracy,
praising the PDP Governorship Election Collation Agent, Dr Ferry
Gberegbe who was allegedly murdered by the Federal Special
Anti-Robbery Squad for defending democracy.

Wike singled out his wife for praise on the positive roles she
has played in sustaining his family.

Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili said without God’s
intervention, the people of Rivers would not be on ground for this
thanksgiving.

He called on Rivers elders “to unite and work for the
restoration of peace in the state. Power comes from God. Hence, all
leaders should support Wike to move the state forward.

“Power comes from God. Therefore, we must all stand behind our
leader and governor. Enough is enough. It is time to work for the
growth of Rivers State,” the former governor said.

Also at the service, Secondus said the states of the Niger Delta
were under siege by the authorities during the elections.

He said that it was God that delivered Rivers State, noting that
God confounded the army commanders and secular authorities to
ensure the victory of Wike.

“It was written in Abuja. They issued several press statements.
Security agencies and generals stood, but who can beat the Army of
the Lord. They planned to take Rivers State by Force.

“In their plans, they excluded God from their plans. It was the
power of God that delivered Governor Wike. When the Army Commanders
took over, God intervened,” Secondus said.

He, therefore, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to involve the
36 Governors and other relevant stakeholders in any strategy aimed
at tackling the worsening security situation in the country.

The PDP chairman explained that the security problems are
overwhelming the federal government because it’s detached from the
people through its isolationist system of governance.

He lamented that the federal government has lost focus and idea
of how to handle the security challenges, saying Buhari “cannot
isolate the people he governs and expects necessary cooperation and
support needed to tackle issues like security.

“That is why they must try to carry the state governors along if
they hope to decisively tackle the security challenges. They were
in Abuja playing God sending military saying it will never happen.
But they forgot that nobody can surmount the army of God.”

He commended the people of Rivers state for standing up in
defence of democracy pointing out that the supreme sacrifice of
deaths and other stress they were subjected to during the election
cannot be in vain.

Ohuabunwa, currently representing Abia North Senatorial
District, urged all PDP senators to work with Wike at all times. He
said that they will continue to give him unflinching support to
deliver on his mandate.

In a sermon, Ibiyeomie said an attitude of thanksgiving provides
a platform for development, saying God deserved gratitude for the
blessings He bestows on the State.

The cleric, therefore, prayed for peace to be restored in Rivers
State through the direct control of God.

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