Members of the Rivers caucus in the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind Governor Nyesom Wike’s war against the activities of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Rivers.
The lawmakers said they unconditionally stand with Wike on every step he had so far taken to preserve lives and properties of all residents in the state.
A statement signed by Wike’s Special Assistant Media, Kelvin Ebiri, quoted Sekibo as explaining the caucus had been impressed with efforts and commitment of the governor in the handling of EndSARS protest and its aftermath.
He said while the Governor ensured the protest was peaceful, traducers and enemies of the state masquerading as IPOB decided to cause mayhem, especially in Oyigbo, Obio Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas.
“We also want to unequivocally state that Rivers State cannot and will never be annexed by any group, organisaiton or person(s) whatsoever, as we are Niger Delta people and will always stand for the course of the Niger Delta, her people, dreams and aspirations”.
Wike lauded the caucus for the solidarity visit and reaffirmed that he would continue to do all that was required to protect and defend the state.
The Governor, who vowed that IPOB would never be allowed to exist within Rivers, reiterated that law-abiding Igbos and other nationalities would continue to live and do business in the state unmolested.
Wike declared that he would supervise the employment of 5,000 youths into the State Civil Service to ensure that no community, ward, local government Area was marginalised.
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