The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Monday,
challenged the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, to a debate on
corruption.
Wike, who accused Amaechi of being corrupt, vowed that the governor must
account for any fraudulent act while in government.
The ex-minister, who was the chief of staff to Amaechi in the past, vowed to
wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress in the state.
Speaking when he visited the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the
state at the party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt, Wike explained that he had
what it would take to unseat the APC in the forthcoming election.
He said, “I’ve come to formally inform you, members of the State Working
Committee and leaders of our great party of my ambition to vie for the 2015
governorship of our state on the platform of the PDP.
“As you have heard, it was for this purpose I resigned as a member of the
Federal Executive Council and I believe that without you, no success can be
made.
“I also have come to ask for permission to visit each of the 23 local
government areas of the State with my team. I had to inform you before I
proceed on such visit to ensure that we achieve our dream.”
He, however, warned against election of delegates that would betray the party
at the forthcoming congresses.
Wike cautioned members of the PDP to be vigilant and resist being lured by the
leaders of the opposition party in the state.
He pledged to serve as campaign manager to any aspirant, who emerged as
governorship candidate at the party primaries, expressing optimism that the
primary will be transparent.
In his remark, the State Chairman of the PDP, Mr. Felix Obuah, stated that the
party would not impose candidates on anybody.
Reacting, the State commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs.
Ibim Semenitari, said the state governor would not dignify Wike with a
response.
Semenitari described Wike as a former aide to the governor, adding that even
as a minister, the position of the governor was still higher.
“As a former chief of staff to the governor and later minister, Wike position is
lower than that of a governor. So, the governor of Rivers State will not dignify
him (Wike) with a response,” she

amaechi would nvr attend,d corruption level in his government is so HIGH, wiz khalifa will take a bow[b][/b]

Lol.....Nysome wike challenging Amaechi on issues pertaining to corruption. The King of Corruption himself challenging the Governor. Nyesom Wike that was Obio/Akpor local govt chairman for good 8yrs with nothing to show apart from Rebuilding council secretariate. And we all know that Obio/Akpor is the second richest LGA in Nigeria after Apapa in Lagos state. Nyesom wike that was an Education minister for almost 4yrs with all higher institutions of learning in the country closed down for more than one academic session. Where is Wike's credibility for wanting to become a governor? Wike is an underachiever. As long as am concerned those praise singing Wike's name can do better in office if given the opportunity. Wike has been tested in public office and he failed.