By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the already taken decision to ensure power is restore in 2027 elections to the Rivers people remain unchanged.
Wike made this disclosure on Wednesday during a “Thank You Visit” he made to the people of Emele Local Government Area of the state.
Throwing more light on the aforementioned decision meant for Rivers people, the minister disclosed that part of it was to support President Bola Tinubu reelection fir a second term and to also correct the leadership mistake in Rivers at the state level.
He stressed that no amount of money would change their course saying, “we have done it before and we are going to do it again.
“We are prepared; we have made a decision and we are not going back. I want you to be strong. Nobody will intimidate us”.
He explained that the people that were entrusted with power in Rivers have been misled by money and power, adding that greed and lack of gratitude lead to downfall.
He said he was in the community to thank Eleme people for standing firm with Tinubu, “and I want to say that I have not taken your support for granted.
“In spite of all the troubles, Tinubu decided that I, a South South person, should be the Minister of FCT. It has never happened before.
“Also, the ongoing development in this area has never happened before until Tinubu happened”.
Earlier, Chief Aforji Igwe, representing Eleme in Rivers Assembly, described Wike as a “fair, just and a man of integrity”
Igwe pledged the support of Eleme people to the minister due to his outstanding support to the people.
Also, Chairman of Eleme Council, Chief Obarilormate Ollor, commended Wike for all the infrastructural intervention in the area during his time as governor of Rivers.
Ollor assured Wike that the people were with him and ready to go wherever he asked them to go.
He said that the people were already aware of his directive for the reelection of Tinubu but awaiting the directive for the governorship election in 2027.
