The Governor Rotimi Amaechi-led Rivers State Government is on a collision course with the state Commissioner of Police, Tunde Ogunshakin after the police boss warned the governor against campaigning during his ward tours.

The State Government in a statement signed by Commissioner for Information, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, decried the tone of the statement credited to Ogunshakin and said it was concerned about the implication of the same.
Semenitari said the administration of Amaechi considers participation a key element of democratic rule and good governance. As a result, it has consistently embarked on stewardship accountability fora and stock taking since Governor Amaechi assumed office in October 2007.

She stated that “town hall meetings, meet the people tours and engagement with professional groups and other public gatherings is neither novel nor strange with the Amaechi regime. “The alleged comments of the CP appear curious especially coming on the heels of the overtly political purported endorsement of Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, for governor by some members of the Rumuolumeni community and the visit of the wife of the President (Patience Jonathan) to local government areas in Rivers State. “While the purpose of these obvious political gatherings of the PDP is campaign for 2015, CP Ogunshakin appears unable to see or hear any evil.”

The Rivers State Government says it is conscious of this but wishes to reassure CP Ogunshakin that it is not a brigand nor an irresponsible government. The statement further said Governor Amaechi has clearly stated that the purpose of his ward tours is to find out the impact of his numerous projects on the people at the grassroots and what gaps still exist to enable him cross all t’s and dot all the i’s as his administration finishes its last lap.

The statement assured that Amaechi will not disregard the rules of engagement and that when it is set for campaign, it will be clear not just to the Rivers State police command but to the entire world. “We will not hide our glowing light under a bushel. However, we would wish to respectfully request CP Ogunshakin to be even handed in his caution and ensure that what is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander.

Ultimately, the people are his employers and it is first to God and then to Nigeria it’s citizens that he must owe his ultimate allegiance.” Ogushakin took over as Rivers State Commissioner of Police after his predecessor, Mbu Joseph Mbu, had a running battle with Amaechi and was redeployed to FCT, Abuja, following public outcry over his heavy handedness and perceived excesses.

http://riversreports.com/2014/08/commissioner-police-amaechi-clash/

When will Amaechi stop looking for trouble and acting like a vagabond? Previously, it was Joseph Mbu, he was moved because of Amaechi and we now have a new CP. But Amaechi and his evil political party are still relentless and keen on masterminding strife and chaos in River State.

Amaechi reminds of a character in a book we used to read in secondary school titled "One week, One Trouble"

But i dont think there is something bad in relating with your people by touring from one ward to other to know where they need the presence of government. abi na?

It's time up for Amaechi, I hope he just go and die alone without causing trouble for others.

When will Rotimi stop being in the news?

it seems this iddiottic governor is itching to start making headlines again for the wrong reasons

This man is always in the news for the wrong (bad) reason. Amaechi should please grow up as he is SS a bad name!

a governor that thinks he is above following laid down rules

Amaechi the trouble maker , seems we have another mbu in rivers.

akoraye: But i dont think there is something bad in relating with your people by touring from one ward to other to know where they need the presence of government. abi na?

nobody said he shld not go to his 'people'. the only said 'don't campaign '. the ar two different things abi?

Amaechi will even quarrel with Angel Micheal if he comes to police River State

I just love this Amaechi guy. He's a man of his world, he always stand tall and bold.

It appears Ibim Semenitari is claiming that the Police boss is using double standard as regards Amaechi and Wike.

Anybody who has any doubts about Amaechi's sanity .... needs to access own sanity.

People like Amechi crave attention. Lets not give dem it. Been long he made frontpage

Jona pls take note and intervene...

gboss4sure: Amaechi will even quarrel with Angel Micheal if he comes to police River State

Lol. As in ehn, the man wahala too much.

This is a good one from amaechi. The police should not allow themselves to be used as tools for political witch hunt. Why didn't they prevent the other groups from holding their rallies and meetings?

Ameachi may soon

Tell me, what has Amechi done that is attracting so much mis-talk? Is there anything wrong in touring local govt areas in ones state?
Just last week or there about the president wife visited the same state and endorsed wike for governor. Where were all these anti Amechi species? This is why mis-governance will continue to run amok in Nigeria because those who should speak against evil and raise a banner in support of propriety will allowed themselves to be blinded by some primordial sentiments. pls get a life!

Its a pity @OP, u posted a statement u didnt read. Its not possible u read ur post and made such comment. PDP went to d 23 lgas of rivers state campaigning with police protection. And u are here talking.....

I just pity Amaechi after 2015 election. He will regret ever fight Presidency.

Ibori issue never taught him a lesson.

401kk: When will Amaechi stop looking for trouble and acting like a vagabond? Previously, it was Mathew Mbu, he was moved because of Amaechi and we now have a new CP. But Amaechi and his evil political party are still relentless and keen on masterminding strife and chaos in River State.

Dear the previous CP was Joseph Mbu and not Matthew. From the last account, that name Matthew Mbu was once a minister of the Fed Republic.

Gov Amaechi is such a strong character that one needs to be crafty to go on well with. He has chosen or molded to be that way. Let peace reign in our ststes.

God Bless Nigeria.

titoetal:

Dear the previous CP was Joseph Mbu and not Matthew. From the last account, that name Matthew Mbu was once a minister of the Fed Republic.

Gov Amaechi is such a strong character that one needs to be crafty to go on well with. He has chosen or molded to be that way. Let peace reign in our ststes.

God Bless Nigeria.

Thanks Bro. Corrected

Ameachi please stop behaving like a fringe lunatic,it won't help you. It will only tarnish your ambition.

Ameachi is a fool!

Who is d gov.of river state,maybe is pej or wike,why do we always judge wrongly.dat is why i hate being black,we don't know how to play politics,dat is why we 10 times backward from d western nation.pls lets think right, sometime

401kk: When will Amaechi stop looking for trouble and acting like a vagabond? Previously, it was Joseph Mbu, he was moved because of Amaechi and we now have a new CP. But Amaechi and his evil political party are still relentless and keen on masterminding strife and chaos in River State.

What do you expect from a Cultist?

This Rotimi Amaechi thinks he is invinicible always looking for troubled water to fish in.He just met his match afterall the commisioner is not under state authority

This is a fight the CP cannot win.

He should focus on his stop and stop being a PDP puppy.