Wike lifts Curfew, recalls suspended Council Chairman & Deputy

–Borders and Markets Remain Closed

-Parlliatives to commence soon

The Rivers state Governor Nyesom Ezenwor Wike has lifted the curfew imposed in parts of Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Governor Nyesom Wike has also recall the suspended Chairman and Deputy of Obio-Akpor Local Government Council Hon. Abel Eke and His Deputy.

The Governor stated that the lifting of the suspended Obio-Akpor Chairman and his Deputy became possible following the intervention of well-meaning citizens of the state.

Speaking during a state-wide broadcast on Thursday, in Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said:

“My Dear Good People of Rivers State, you will recall that three days ago, Government imposed 24 hours curfew from Education Bus stop to Agip Junction, Ikwerre Road and Obiri Ikwerre Junction to Ozuoba, Rumualogu and Choba.

“This became imperative because residents of these areas flagrantly disobeyed the sit-at-home order that was designed to contain the spread of coronavirus.

“As a responsive government, we promised that all directives issued during this period will be reviewed from time to time”.

He further said that:

“After a meeting of the State Security Council today, the following decisions were taken:

1. With effect from Tomorrow, April 3, 2020, the 24 hours curfew imposed from Education Bus Stop to Agip Junction along Ikwerre Road and Obiri Ikwerre Junction to Ozuoba, Rumualogu and Choba has been lifted.

2. All Borders and Markets in the state remain closed.

3. Following the interventions of some well-meaning citizens of the state, the suspension of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has been lifted. However, this should serve as a warning to Local Government Chairmen and Traditional Rulers who will allow markets to be open in their areas.

4. Residents of Mgbuosimini-Rumueme in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area are hereby warned to desist from flouting Government directive on closure of markets or be prepared to face unpleasant consequences.

5. Commercial vehicle operators will soon get appropriate directives on their operations in order to maintain social distancing.

6. Implementation of palliatives to cushion the effect of recent directives on the citizens will soon take effect.

7. International Oil Companies operating in the state should support government by donating towards the containment of the virus.
Governor Wike further thanked Residents for their understanding during the period.

He said:

“My Dear Good People of Rivers State, let me sincerely thank all of you for your patience and understanding all these days.

“The sacrifices we are all making have greatly helped us not to record any positive case since the index case was reported.

“As we continue to put in our best as human beings, we expect that the Almighty God will intervene on our behalf and wipe away this plague from our midst.

He concluded:
“May I therefore urge you all to continue to seek the face of God as we earnestly await His divine intervention”.

However, the dusk to Dawn curfew imposed by the Governor in Rivers state on Teusday had generated serious tension and confusion following the clamp down and arrest of residents by members of the state joint task force team early hours before the 6pm curfew time

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Finally.. It wasn't a fumny experience at all.
Hope other states under curfew can be set free also. Na the citizens dey suffer am pass.

God help NIGERIA

Ancientbeing:
Finally.. It wasn't a fumny experience at all.
Hope other states under curfew can be set free also. Na the citizens dey suffer am pass.

God help NIGERIA

What is your current location?

Wike,the only man that humble and retired the Lizard of Ubima. The tormentor of zombies. Active Governor,I hail you sir. Zombies can go and hug transformers

The funny thing is the citizens are the ones suffering mostly the poor with no support and 24 hours curfew corona sef won't be their end it's hunger

So coronavirus don suddenly vanish or what exactly.

Our politicians suffer from one defect; policy making. Even with all the aides, they don't think policies through before making. They will do something first and then see how it goes and then reverse it

How about the innocent citizens that were arrested, detained and charged to court by police because of your mistake during your broadcast?

michlins:
So coronavirus don suddenly vanish or what exactly.

Our politicians suffer from one defect; policy making. Even with all the aides, they don't think policies through before making. They will do something first and then see how it goes and then reverse it

yes they dont think polices thru before making them just as you dont read articles thru before commenting.

I have a problem with the fact that governors suspend and reinstate local government chairmen.

Which constitution gave them such powers?

koffsman:
The funny thing is the citizens are the ones suffering mostly the poor with no support and 24 hours curfew corona sef won't be their end it's hunger

From his speech palliatives are being considered. Plans are onground. Read the message properly

Even markets were totally closed. Wike, idi wicked!

adadike:
Even markets were totally closed. Wike, idi wicked!

Yes as a measure to further check social distancing

First, how does a state governor suspend an elected local government chairman? Just imagine the outrage if the President "suspended" an elected governor. These governors actually do have narcissistic and authoritarian tendencies.

Secondly, the lock down implemented in Nigeria is so poorly thought out...which is evident in how they keep backtracking every 2 days. Expect more relaxing of the lockdowns as the hard realities and unintended consequences begin to kick in.

OK lets wait and see

naijatvnet:


From his speech palliatives are being considered. Plans are onground. Read the message properly

What

Ok

Confused leaders everywhere, sometimes I find it difficult to believe that some of these our leaders are sane, how do u suspend an elected chairman of a local government, it is not the duty of the legislative and u will see ignorant folks cheering them up

Lagos pls, do the same, dont let me die in this house, I am officially tired, it Is like I am a prison.

Northerners are going abt their businesses while southerners are closing down activities in their states and killing their economy

Please what does he mean by "unpleasant consequences"? He better define it well before some overzealous evil lots use it as an excuse to misbehave and harm civilians

Good.

WEAK WIKKE

I knew it would be lifted, it was only a matter of time

Okay

Lostz:
Useless governors.

Especially okowa that is shutting down Delta when we have zero cases.

Just stop travel from other states and we are okay

Do you actually believe that Delta has zero cases of Corona virus?

Useless governors.

Especially okowa that is shutting down Delta when we have zero cases.

Just stop travel from other states and we are okay

That's good. Wike is many things but he is definitely not daft and he listens. We are still waiting for the food markets he promised to setup across the state. This COVID period is our leaders litmus test.






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