• It’s rape on democracy, Ogoni activist

by Bisi Olaniyi,



The Chief of Staff to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Emeka Woke, yesterday stormed the studio of Rhythm 93.7 FM in Port Harcourt and disrupted a live programme.

Featuring on the programme was Chief Gani Topba, leader of Conscience of Ogoni People (formerly Ken Saro-Wiwa Associates).

Topba was on air to mobilise support for Ogoni women who have been occupying the flow station of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) at Kula in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state for about two years now.

The radio station is close to the Port Harcourt Government House.

Midway into the programme, Woke allegedly accompanied by some men, walked into the studio and disrupted the programme.

Topba expressed shock and disappointment at Woke’s action.

Speaking by phone last night, he said: “I was live on yesterday (Saturday) morning on Viewpoint when the Chief of Staff, Government House, Emeka Woke, suddenly barged into the studio and he started to abuse and insult me, calling me unprintable names, but I was calm, while Pastor Segun Owolabi (the presenter of the programme) was shocked by the show of shame, which was broadcast live.

“Not satisfied with abusing and insulting me, Woke, a former Chairman of Emohua LG Council, when Governor Wike was the Chairman of Obio/Akpor LG Council, moved towards me where I sat and he attempted to hit me, but other persons in the studio prevented him from doing so.

“I later saw that Woke came to the radio station with some people, with the intention of beating me up, for supporting a just cause. This is a rape on democracy. Ogoni people cannot be intimidated. Woke’s invasion of the studio is so unfortunate.

“Our leader and hero, Ken Saro-Wiwa, before he was hanged on November 10, 1995, was always asking us to embrace non-violent struggle. SPDC was sent packing from Ogoniland’s four LGAs of Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme in 1993. Ogoni people are supporting the Kalabari people, because we hate injustice and oppression. The protesting Kula women will surely get justice and they will not vacate the flow station, until the right things are done.

“Whether Woke likes it or not, Ogoni leaders will still go ahead to mobilise thousands of Ogoni women to Kula to solidarise with the protesting Kalabari women. An injury to one, is an injury to all. We (Ogoni people) are not afraid. If SPDC cannot intimidate Ogoni people in over 26 years, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt can never stop the massive mobilisation of Ogoni women to Kula.”

Woke could not be reached by phone for his comments yesterday.

He did not respond to repeated calls and a text message.

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Is it not Wike and Woke?

Next it would be Wuke.

BY now this thread would hv been filled with unspeakable words if this act was carried out by the Federal Govt or any state controlled by APC.

Nemesis909:
Is it not Wike and Woke?

Next it would be Wuke.

And after,all of them will Waka.

Fabricated lies from APC henchmen just to bring Gov Wike down

Gov Wike must surely come out victoriously!

SLAP44:

Wike and all his lieutenants are tyrannical and dictatorial.do you agree

TimFisher2:

Seems woke connived with spdc to shortchange kula people hence his reaction

Thugs in power

Fabricated news. I know the writer Bisi Olaniyi personally, we have a very cordial relationship. And I can tell you for free that Bisi is a close ally and loyalist of Rotimi Amaechi.

If this happened in Rhythm FM, why is the news not airing on Rhythm 93.7fm or any other station. More so, Viewpoint is aired live on Saturday morning, at no point did we notice disruption from anyone. How possible is it for anyone to just walk into a studio when a live show is going on?

In addition, the oil in question is controlled by the Federal Government, a smart person would ask why Wike who is an apposition Governor would want to suppress an agitation directed at the federal government and Shell.

Africankel:
Fabricated news. I know the writer Bisi Olaniyi personally, we have a very cordial relationship. And I can tell you for free that Bisi is a close ally and loyalist of Rotimi Amaechi.

If this happened in Rhythm FM, why is the news not airing on Rhythm 93.7fm or any other station. More so, Viewpoint is aired live on Saturday morning, at no point did we notice disruption from anyone. How possible is it for anyone to just walk into a studio when a live show is going on?

In addition, the oil in question is controlled by the Federal Government, a smart person would ask why Wike who is an apposition Governor would want to suppress an agitation directed at the federal government and Shell.

I listened to the program live. The OP is true.

Your comment is full of unnecessary information. You know nothing.

Wike, Woke, Wuke, Wake, Weke.

Na wah o

Woke working for Wike. Hmmm. Wordplay wey make sense.

If it is portharcourt, nothing surprises me anymore. Wike and woke are greedy thieves. They want to steal the flowstation at kula from the kalabari clan. But God no go gree

Drama country.

I know some people will still support his action

Nemesis909:
Is it not Wike and Woke?

Next it would be Wuke.

Looolz... Abeg o. My friend's name is Wuke(h)

Just see my life. I don read post finish dey read comments before i get to know say no b wike dem dey talk. Mtcheew.

R

HappyPagan:


I listened to the program live. The OP is true.

Your comment is full of unnecessary information. You know nothing.

you listened to the program live and when the attack was going on they were still on air for you to hear the attack? not saying it is false o but make una sofri dea lie

APC media goons are at it again supported by Apc wing of nairaland..

Thank God it's dog eating dog instenstine.. assuming it was other way round democracy could have been rape in a broad daylight.

Where are the children of hate to condemn their fellow terrorist at work?

asfrank:
BY now this thread would hv been filled with unspeakable words if this act was carried out by the Federal Govt or any state controlled by APC.

You dey mind the hipocrites, the funny thing is that, they are the same everywhere, be it online or in person. They will close their eyes or justify evil committed by their persived friendly group while exergirates the misdid of another. I really wants change in government and everything but, anytime I see that they are the alternative, I just wish otherwise.
Their actions shows they are not better, infact they are far worse. Imagine some people and party shouting Fulani this, Fulani that, yet they presented Fulani candidates as the presidential contestant because he has stolen money to spend, likewise they are shouting Northerners, yet they are ready to field northerner in the next election. Who is deceiving who?

Africankel:
Fabricated news. I know the writer Bisi Olaniyi personally, we have a very cordial relationship. And I can tell you for free that Bisi is a close ally and loyalist of Rotimi Amaechi.

If this happened in Rhythm FM, why is the news not airing on Rhythm 93.7fm or any other station. More so, Viewpoint is aired live on Saturday morning, at no point did we notice disruption from anyone. How possible is it for anyone to just walk into a studio when a live show is going on?

In addition, the oil in question is controlled by the Federal Government, a smart person would ask why Wike who is an apposition Governor would want to suppress an agitation directed at the federal government and Shell.

I knew you will be here to counter it ...a live program...just go sit-down jejely..

Democracy in my kwan3.

Na we we.
Better than herdsmen's killing