• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Niger Delta Today
ADOVIC Technology
  • Home
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River
    • Delta
    • Edo
    • Imo
    • Ondo
    • Rivers
  • National News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River
    • Delta
    • Edo
    • Imo
    • Ondo
    • Rivers
  • National News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
Niger Delta Today
No Result
View All Result

2019: Wike attacks Tinubu, Amaechi, says godfathersm’ only thrive in South-West

by Niger Delta Today
January 6, 2019
in Politics, Rivers
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on Telegram

By Godwin Anene

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Sunday came hard on the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alh. Bola Tinubu for promoting politics of ‘godfatherism.’

Wike particularly vowed that 2019 elections would afford the people of River State the golden opportunity to end the dictatorial influence of godfathersm of Amaechi and others, saying that such trade could only thrive in South-West area of the country.

 The governor’s comment has drew criticism from the Rivers chapter of the APC, saying that Wike is a beneficiary of ‘godfatherism’ and would squarely lost the 2019 governorship election in the state.

Speaking during dedication of the 2019 PDP Campaigns at the Cathedral Church of Saint, Port Harcourt, Wike said “it is only in South-West that a political godfather can usurp the mandate of the people.”

Recommended For You

Omo-Agege Welcomes Former Delta SSG To APC, Promises Inclusive Govt As Governor

INEC Declares Bola Tinubu Of APC As Winner Of Presidential Election

Waive Wins Reps Seat As APC Floors PDP, LP In Delta

Rivers Political Violence: APC Chieftain Petitions UK, US Govts, UN, Others

He boasted that such trends can’t thrive in Rivers as the people of the state vehemently reject it.

According to him, “If you allow Rivers to be like one of the South-West states, we will all suffer for it. Luckily for us, we don’t speak one language. Therefore, it is very difficult for any leader from an ethnic nationality to control the entire state. In South-West, a godfather said something against a sitting governor and it happened.”

While praying God to grant INEC and security personnel the courage to follow their constitutional duties, he particularly urged men of the Nigeria Police not to be allowed to be used for election rigging, saying that the people of Rivers will resist any attempt to rig the exercise.

“Police should not be professionals in rigging of the elections. We will resist any attempt to rig and votes of the people must count. APC led Federal Government could deploy soldiers to manipulate the 2019 elections, but it will fail as they did in 2015 and 2016 rerun elections”, the governor stressed.

Rivers PDP Campaigns, he stressed, would be issue based, relying on the achievements of the administration, especially the planting of key projects in all localities, to convince the people for another mandate.

You’re a product of godfathersm, APC replies Wike

However, APC in reaction to the governor’s comment said Governor Wike knows very well he is a product of what he is condemning, saying that APC will win Rivers in the forthcoming elections irrespective of any plot by the governor.

Reacting through the Publicity Secretary of APC, Chris Finebone, the party said, “Nothing can be farther from the truth than what Wike said. Is Wike saying he was a product of such alleged dictatorial tendency when he emerged as Chief of Staff to then Governor Amaechi in 2007?

“Wike will lose the 2019 election on the first ballot. There’s no two ways to it and he knows it. It is possible that he has already conditioned himself to that reality and merely talking tough just to cover up his true state of mind.

“APC in Rivers State has a governorship and full compliments of candidates for the 2019 general elections. Wike likes to amuse himself with morbid jokes as part of his circus show he calls politics.”

Tags: APCgodfatherismNyesom WikeRivers StateRotimi Amaechi
ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

2019: N/Delta group rallies support for Buhari/Osinbajo 2nd term bid

Next Post

2019: Okowa’s strides qualify him for another tenure, says Ofa

Related Posts

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege

Omo-Agege Rejects Delta Governorship Election Result, Oborevwori’s Victory

March 20, 2023

INEC Declares PDP’s Oborevwori Winner Of Delta Guber Election

March 20, 2023

Delta Guber: NNPP’s Goodnews Agbi Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Governor-Elect Oborevwori

March 20, 2023
Bala Mohammed

PDP’s Bala Mohammed Beats Ex-Air Chief, Sadique Abubakar, Re-elected Bauchi Governor

March 20, 2023

Thugs Attack Polling Units, Destroy BVAS Machines In Evwreni, Delta State

March 18, 2023

March 18 Polls: Emerhor Tasks Delta APC, Deltans To Deliver Omo-Agege, Others

March 16, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

LATEST

Experts Kick As NNPCL Appoints Expatriate To Head Subsidiary

March 21, 2023
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege

Omo-Agege Rejects Delta Governorship Election Result, Oborevwori’s Victory

March 20, 2023

INEC Declares PDP’s Oborevwori Winner Of Delta Guber Election

March 20, 2023

Delta Guber: NNPP’s Goodnews Agbi Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Governor-Elect Oborevwori

March 20, 2023
Bala Mohammed

PDP’s Bala Mohammed Beats Ex-Air Chief, Sadique Abubakar, Re-elected Bauchi Governor

March 20, 2023

POPULAR POSTS

  • Ohworode of Olomu with President Muhammadu Buhari

    World Oldest Monarch, Ohworode Of Olomu Kingdom, Joins Ancestors At 106

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Omo-Agege Rejects Delta Governorship Election Result, Oborevwori’s Victory

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Thugs Attack Polling Units, Destroy BVAS Machines In Evwreni, Delta State

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Omo-Agege Withdraws From Arise TV Debate After Oborevwori pulled Out

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Guber: NNPP’s Goodnews Agbi Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Governor-Elect Oborevwori

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2023: Omo-Agege Pledges To Pay 13th Month Salary To Delta Civil Servants As Governor

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Guber: Ace Broadcaster, Godspower Omadhebor, Endorses Omo-Agege Of APC For Governor

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Social Media is Changing the Face of the Beauty Industry

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Niger Delta Today Editor, Onojeghen, Recovers From COVID-19

    275 shares
    Share 275 Tweet 0
  • University Of Nigeria To Honour Ex-Delta Governor, Uduaghan, With Honorary Doctorate Degree

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy

© 2019 NIGER DELTA TODAY - Published By NDT Associates Ltd.

No Result
View All Result
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River
    • Delta
    • Edo
    • Imo
    • Ondo
    • Rivers
  • National News
  • World News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Social Media
  • Niger Delta Today TV

© 2019 NIGER DELTA TODAY - Published By NDT Associates Ltd.