Wike Dismisses Threats To His Life

Governor Nyesom Wike has dismissed alleged threats to his life saying that he had no fear so long as God remains on his side.

The governor revealed that some of his close associate have expressed concern about his safety, however, told them not to bother because he has God as his cover.

GWG reports that Wike spoke at the inauguration and commissioning of projects at the Rivers State University, Etche Campus.

Speaking at the occasion, he said:

“Some people tell me be careful, they will kill you. Kill who? who told you will not die first before you reach me. So those of you who are panicking, you don’t need to panic. If you have God, what are you afraid of? They’ve chased us, they’ve fought us but today we are standing strong.”

Governor Wike besides commenting on the alleged threats to his life also clarified his comments on why he said he was willing to deal with those who want to challenge his electoral capacity.

The governor said God has given him power, and resources as a governor to do what is appropriate for Rivers people and will not leave what he would do for God to do.

Governor Wike commended the Rivers State University for not joining the protracted industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) because there is no basis for it.

“Thank God our university did not join the strike because there’s no basis for them to join the strike. Why did I said so?   You will recollect sometimes ago when lecturers were sacked in the university, when the school was shutdown by  the previous administration, ASUU  never went on strike in sympathy of our university.

“And so, I told the university, I am not here as father Christmas. If you have your problem face the government and solve your problem. If any other state have problem, they should solve their own problem. Our students cannot suffer because  one university somewhere is not being paid. When we had our own problem, nobody came to sympathise with us.”

Commenting on the project, governor Wike said it is another fulfillment of the  promise made to Etche people, which will definitely drive development in the area.

Governor Wike assured that the staff quarters that has been flagged-off will be completed in the next 6 months.

On his part, Chairman of the governing council of RUS, Justice Iche Ndu noted that Governor Wike has done well and his deeds  will remain indelible in the annals of development of education in the State.

Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule said the project and other support given by governor Wike to the institute demonstrate his determination to promote access to education at a sustainable level.

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