Ikwerre Grand Civic Reception: Governors, Lawmakers, Prominent Rivers Politicians and Traditional Rulers Honour Governor Wike

State Governors, Serving and former Federal Lawmakers, Council Administrators, Traditional Rulers and Religious Leaders joined thousands of Ikwerre people on Saturday to celebrate Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike in a Grand Civic Reception organised by the Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide to recognise the outstanding contributions of the Rivers State Governor to the national development process.

Chairman of Ikwerre Government Recognised Traditional Rulers, Eze Oha Apara Kingdom, Eze Worlu Wodo announced the conferment of the title: "Dike Oha Ikwerre ", covering the entire Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality.

Roughly translated, "Dike Oha Ikwerre" means Hero/Pillar of Ikwerre People.

He said that the title is in recognition of the outstanding contributions of Governor Wike to the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality and the rest of Rivers State and Nigeria.

One after the other, Leaders from all walks of life sang the praises of Governor Wike, a leader that has distinguished himself in the service to humanity since 1999.

They spoke at the Civic Reception in honour of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike by the Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide at the Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt on Saturday .

Present at the event were: Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri,Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and Taraba State Governor, Dairus Ishaku .

Also present were: Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili, Former Rivers State Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, Former Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose , PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Chibodum Nwuche and Senator Dino Melaye.

Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili said Governor Wike has surpassed the achievements of all his predecessors..

He urged the Rivers State Governor to remain focused on God and Rivers people as he will continue to deliver .

He said: "Hold onto God and Rivers people. Keep your focus on the good people of Rivers State. Use your position to unite the people of Rivers State. "

President-General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organization Worldwide, Prof Emenike Wami said the organisation is honouring a worthy and deserving leader.

He said: "He is a man with a heart of service for his people. He has distinguished himself as a performer. "

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara said Governor Wike has been honoured because his people trust his ability to lead.

He said: "He is a trustworthy leader. He is a leader whose words you can take to the bank. Appreciation is an application for more. This is a great honour. By this honour, Ikwerre people are applying for more."

Senate Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduba said that the outstanding performance of Governor Wike is appreciated by the members of the PDP Caucus of the Senate.

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi said that the achievements of Governor Wike are glaring for all to see.

"Everyone is seeing his achievements. We can only urge you to continue to deliver", he said.

He said that Governor Wike's leadership transcends Rivers State as he supports the PDP nationally.

PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus commended Governor Wike for his commitment to state-wide development. He said that Rivers people are happy with the quality of Wike's leadership.

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Austin Opara said this is one way, Ikwerre people are showing that they are happy with Governor Wike for making Ikwerre ethnic Nationality proud.

He informed that Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality with four Local Government Areas, has over 50 percent population of the state and a major voting strength.

He said: "What Rivers State is to Nigeria is what Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality is to Rivers State."

Former NBA President, Chief Onueze Okocha (SAN) said that Governor Wike was recognised at this time because he has performed exceptionally well.

He urged the Rivers State Governor to keep up the good works as the Ikwerre people and other leaders will continue to recognise him.

In her address, Annkio Briggs said that the Rivers State Governor will continue to emerge victorious because Governor Wike works for the people.

Deputy Leader of Non-Indigenes in Rivers State, Obong Godwin said that Governor Wike has provided an inclusive leadership for Rivers people. He said that the non-indigenes have benefited from the outstanding leadership of Governor Wike.

Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Amayanabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja said since 2015, Governor Wike has done well for Rivers people. He called on the ancestors to continue to bless Governor Wike as he continues to deliver for Rivers people. They assured him of their support.

Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Monday Obolo said that the speakers of State Assemblies are appreciative of Governor Wike's efforts at development.

Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike thanked the leadership of Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality for the honour.

"I accepted this honour because when I look back from where we are coming from, I am a proud Ikwerre man. I am a Rivers man, but I am come from the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality", he said.

Governor Wike declared that all Ethnic Nationalities must work together to ensure the emergence of a Rivers Governor that will carry the entire state along.

"We will continue the legacy of Odili. Anyone with the interest of Rivers State will be supported. Wherever you are from, you must show that you are a Rivers man.

"We must work with all Ethnic Nationalities to move Rivers State forward", he said.

He urged Ikwerre people not to be intimidated, saying that there can be no political position without the Ikwerre people playing prominent roles.

He noted that Rivers State remains one United state, where all ethnic groups are important.

He said: "Rivers State is one. Nobody can divide Rivers State. No outsider can be Governor of Rivers State. Let us not allow anyone to divide us.

"If you must be a Governor of Rivers State, you must carry Everyone along. No Ethnic Group can do it alone. Once you say it is your turn, it will not work. When you say it is your turn, you have started failing."

Governor Wike took out time to recognize Rivers and Non Rivers people who have worked over the years to ensure his political growth. He praised Former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, Chief Sergeant Awuse, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Sandy Onoh, Chief Dan Orbih and Alhaji Imam for their contributions.

He said contrary to the claims by some persons, he committed to state-wide development of Rivers State as depicted by his projects.

Governor Wike heightened the celebration as he personally led Ikwerre people on a medley of Traditional Ikwerre songs during the grand Civic Reception.

Traditional Dances and wrestlers also entertained guests at the event.

Ikwerre born musician, Duncan Mighty also performed at the event.

Simeon Nwakaudu,

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.

7th December, 2019.

If Ikwere is not Igbo, why do they insist on speaking Igbo?

This at least is better than that of those who are conferred with honorary doctorate degrees without nothing to show for it. Kudos to traditional rulers for finding him worthy of the title!!!






Serve you people diligently and posterity would continue to remember you for the gestures.

alfasexy:
If Ikwere is not Igbo, why do they insist on speaking Igbo?

lol! Some folks will say they speak ikwere and not Igbo. Just like i speak mbaise, and ugwuanyi speaks nsukka, everybody wants to be mad

gaetano:
lol! Some folks will say they speak ikwere and not Igbo. Just like i speak mbaise, and ugwuanyi speaks nsukka, everybody wants to be mad

Hater.....take it easy before heart attack send you to early grave.

Una too like to dominate everywhere you people go.

Osagyefo98:
Ikwerre ethnic nationality should bring their intellectuals and well versed linguistics and develop a highly structured language for themselves....


They should seat and fathom out a standard, structured and well organized Ikwerre language devoid of any form of Igbo language....

By so doing the sweetness of the language will be explored and transported worldwide to who cares to Listen....


We have has so many scholars who developed languages and the languages are still in use today because even before it gets to the 12th generation the language will be fully assimilated.


For Instance DIKE can be rephrased in Ikwerre language as HAJE........but not banking on already existing Dike to bastardized it as DIKNE...This is purely rubbish and timidly done, so the intellectual needs to step up their games...

Meanwhile Congratulations on your new title as your project speaks boldly for you.....but projects without the people is useless...

Ikweres are Igbos, whose language do you want them to adopt other than their mother tongue, Dothraki language?

While dike oha?It should have been rDIKE rOHA. Because dike oha is Igbo na.

Gandollaar:
Ikweres are Igbos, whose language do you want them to adopt other than their mother tongue, Dothraki language?

Afonjas and division. What is Ikwerre ethnic group? You see them wearing Igbo custome and Igbo unique staff inscribbed "Dike Oha."? Is "Dike Oha" a yoruba phrase to you? Anumanu

Ikwere Ethnic group yet their chieftaincy is Dike Ọha which is Igbo ....

It's like saying Ijebu Ethnic group ...all these Lagos Ibadan expressway

Maybe we have to start writing ijebu as an ethnic group

Success1020:
Afonjas and division. What is Ikwerre ethnic group? You see them wearing Igbo custome and Igbo unique staff inscribbed "Dike Oha."? Is "Dike Oha" a yoruba phrase to you? Anumanu

Sometimes I wonder if you guys have some sort of problem.

You saw the post and message clearly.....


You left them and start attacking another ethnic group.........


I tire oooooooooo


Seems anyday that passes without calling afonja , you guys won't sleep well..

Gandollaar:
Ikweres are Igbos, whose language do you want them to adopt other than their mother tongue, Dothraki language?

I don't argue nonsense...

I argue facts before me and how is it.

Ogbakor Ikwerre honoured their son...a proud Ikwerre son of Ikwerre ethnic group.

So, If you see Igbo there....that's your business and thinking...


Not mine.

It's better they develop their own Language if they are not Igbo and stop bastardizing our precious Igbo Language.


Which one is:

"Dikne Ohna" instead of Dike Oha

"Rumuola" instead of Umuola

"Rumuokoro" instead of Umuokoro

"Oyigbo" instead of Obigbo


Who ever that is thwarting this people brain of believing they are not Igbo should please create a separate language for them.


I love my Delta, u can't see village name bastardized like this. Onicha ugbo is Onicha ugbo and not Rumuonicha or Rumugbo

That's Igbo language...dike oha is Igbo, they should find other language to use than Igbo, ikwerre tribe my foot

CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL THE IKWERE TO STOP CORRUPTING THE IGBO LANGUAGE WITH BAD SPELLING.


IF DEY CANNOT SPELL, THEY SHOULD ASK THOSE THAT CAN, TO SPELL FOR THEM.


HOW DID DIKE OHA END UP DIKNE OHNA?


IS THE BIAFRA WAR NOT LONG PAST, Y ARE THEY STILL DISGUISING THEIR IGBO?

No wonder there was holdup all over Port Harcourt yesterday. The metropolis needs new roads especially a ring road.

I give you on these ikwere

Success1020:
Afonjas and division. What is Ikwerre ethnic group? You see them wearing Igbo custome and Igbo unique staff inscribbed "Dike Oha."? Is "Dike Oha" a yoruba phrase to you? Anumanu

Igbo amaka

Cc lzaa gmbuharii afamed helinues greenback metaphysical

JudasNaCarrot:


Hater.....take it easy before heart attack send you to early grave.

Una too like to dominate everywhere you people go.

lol... this is very weak. Who doesn't love to dominate everywhere he goes?

JudasNaCarrot:


Hater.....take it easy before heart attack send you to early grave.

Una too like to dominate everywhere you people go.

Bros this is not Domination.
Ikwerre is Igbo.
Igbo is Ikwerre.

Igbo amaka.


Cc lzaa gmbuharii

AkeNathan:

My brother Abii nau..osagyefo98 is the unborn and unsullied of house NL , the slowpoke.

Gandollaar:
My brother Abii nau..osagyefo98 is the unborn and unsullied of house NL , the slowpoke.

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immhotep:

Igbo amaka

Get out of my mentions you this thing..

Very disgusting human being

helinues:


Get out of my mentions you this thing..

Very disgusting human being

Guy why are you so angry?
My greetings to your Igbo neighbors.

Cc lzaa gmbuharii

immhotep:

Guy why are you so angry?
My greetings to your Igbo neighbors.

Cc lzaa gmbuharii

Se you no dey hear word Ni? Have i ever complained if you quote my comments?

Stop mentioning on irrelevant comments of yours.. Is that too hard to ask?

You are irritating jor

immhotep:

Bros this is not Domination.
Ikwerre is Igbo.
Igbo is Ikwerre.

Igbo amaka.


Cc lzaa gmbuharii

I don't want to go blunt but this is the highest nonsense I have just read today.

Ikwerre is not Igbo and Igbo can't be Ikwerre..


Let me repeat the last sentence...Igbo can't be Ikwerre..


You guys really need to check what you writing sometimes and read meaning to it..

Igbos can't be Ikwerre.

Please my people should let this slide.
Ikwerre is not Igbo. They are Bini people whose inferiority complex plagued Bini ancestors abandoned their Bini language for Igbo language, which they corrupted and continue to mutilate in the name of forming "Ikwerre language".

These people know they are Bini people. Bini people still exist and Bini language is not a dead language, it's still spoken in Edo state. Instead of disfiguring precious Igbo language in the name of Ikwerre language, why can't Ogbakor(yet another Igbo word) Ikwerre go to University of Bini and employ Bini language lecturers to come to Uniport and teach them Bini language? The Bini language taught Ikwerre professors can then organize workshops and seminars to teach Ikwerre teachers Bini language. The Ikwerre teachers can then be sent to rural villages and communities of Ikwerre to teach the people Bini language, the language of their wandering ancestors.

If this is done, in ten years Ikwerrre would have returned to her original Bini language and stop disfiguring Igbo language. Ogini di. How can they mutilate our beautiful Igbo language like this?
Which one is Dikne, Ohna, Iwhurnohna, instead of Dike, Oha, Ihuoha? What sort of insult is this?
And I hope when they complete this complete reversal to Bini language, they will look for a new Bini name for their ethnic group, as both Ikwerre and Ihu-oha( mutilated to Iwhuruohna), Ogbakor( Igbo word for gathering) are obviously Igbo language derived.

These Bini people should mind themselves. And please Igbos claiming these confused lots should stop it already, you guys are disgracing us.

immhotep:

Bros this is not Domination.
Ikwerre is Igbo.
Igbo is Ikwerre.

Igbo amaka.


Cc lzaa gmbuharii

Na by force we say we no wan be Ibo why can't you people just let us be. It's annoying.