Rivers did not demolish any mosque, says Wike – TheNigerialawyer

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described as
unfortunate the false Information being circulated that the State
Government demolished a Mosque in Port Harcourt, saying that the
false report was planted by mischief makers to create
disaffection.

Addressing journalists at the location on Biambo Street Off,
School Road by Mami Market Junction, near Rainbow Estate on
Monday., Governor Wike said there was no Mosque on ground, hence
nothing was demolished.

He said: “I received calls from several prominent Nigerians 8on
the fake news being circulated online. I have come here with
Reporters and you can see there was no Mosque here.

“It is most unfortunate that fickle minded persons will claim
that a Mosque was demolished at this place, when no Mosque existed
here. The story was concocted by mischief makers to score cheap
points”.

Governor Wike explained that some persons started erecting
illegal foundation at the disputed land, even though they had no
approval to embark on any construction work.

“They came here to erect illegal structure. There was no
approval from the State Government for any structure to be erected
here.

“The persons who started the foundation had already dragged the
State Government to court on the disputed land. The Rivers State
Government won the case. What they attempted to do was to start the
illegal construction to tie the hands of the State Government “, he
said.

The Governor urged the Muslim Community in Rivers State to show
him where a Mosque was demolished in the State. He advised them not
to allow themselves to be used by politicians to peddle false
stories against the Rivers State Government.

Governor Wike said that the State Government operates within the
rule of law. He said that the State Government will not be
distracted by the illegal circulation of fake reports.

He stated that several Mosques constructed on the approval of
the State Government exist across Port Harcourt and other major
towns of Rivers State, without the State Government demolishing
them.

“The government gave them notice not to do anything on the land.
But they went ahead with the illegal foundation and the relevant
agency stopped them.

“Why would we want to bring down any Mosque , when there are
other Mosques across the State? What is the Special interest on
this one?

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