Restructuring ‘II Foster Unity, Says Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised those agitating for secession to rather strive for restructuring of the country in order to foster the much desired unity. Wike stated this when the Primate of the All Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Chukwuka Ndukuba led a delegation of the church on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Port Harcourt. According to him, the people of Rivers State have for decades lived peacefully with Nigerians from other parts of the country. The governor said Rivers State was peaceful during the #EndSARS protest until members of the Indigenous People of Biafra unleashed unprovoked attacks that led to the killing of six soldiers, four policemen as well as destruction of police stations and court buildings in Oyigbo. He reiterated that the allegation that he ordered soldiers to attack Igbo people living in Oyigbo was untrue and politically motivated. He urged those with divisive tendencies to join those clamouring for the restructuring of the country in order to usher a new birth and United Nigeria. The governor urged the church to continue to pray for Nigeria because the country was apparently sitting on a keg of gun powder. Speaking, Ndukuba noted that at a time of uncertainty in the country, the church was very proud of Wike’s actions and stance on critical issues. Meanwhile the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has threatened Wike, saying he won’t escape their wrath.