Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has insisted that the demolition of hotels in the state for flouting the lockdown order were done in line with extant laws.

Speaking in a statewide broadcast, the governor said he decided to demolish the hotels after one of the owners of the hotel unleashed thugs on members of the state COVID-19 taskforce.

“We acted against the hotelier because, apart from using the facility to jeopardize the lives of our citizens in violation of the extant law, the owner audaciously unleashed thugs led by the Eleme Local Government Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and inflicted severe injuries on our task force members who went to enforce the law against the continued operation of the hotel.

As we speak, nobody knows the fate of the lives of most of the victims of that brazen and deadly attack given the severity of the head injuries they sustained.

And so, we’ve done no wrong as all our actions were taken in good faith and justified by, under and within the purview of the Executive Orders, which have neither been challenged nor set aside by any competent court of law.”

He also responded to the backlash he has received following his action.

“While we welcome genuine criticisms directed towards strengthening our intervention measures, it is no use taking issues with uninformed critics and social media legal practitioners who, blinded and prodded by sheer politics, bias and hatred, have opted to demonize and paint our lawful and responsible actions in bad light.

Granted that we may not have totally achieved our targets, but we are convinced that, so far, the lockdown and the other measures have impacted greatly in containing and preventing the onslaught of the pandemic on Rivers State.

We therefore thank the entire people of Rivers State for the overwhelming understanding you have shown even as you continue to endure the pains of the restrictions on your well-being and fundamental freedoms.”


https://xquisite360.com/2020/05/hotel-demolition-governor-wike-justifies-actions-replies-critics.html

But the thugs were not apprehended?
This man was just being vindictive inorder to show that he's still in control.

What's the difference between Wike and a Sumatran orangutan ?

Both ugly
Both primitive
Both uncivilized
Both belong in the jungle

.and that's facts!

is your decision commensurate with the offence?

flimsy flimsy

where is that punishment of yours written in the rules of law

With all this Wike's show of power, he is still a Boy to the North. Tambuwal and Buhari are few Northeers that Wike Ass-lick their Assess daily.

Power pass power.
Fear North.

You did well Sir. carry on. Nigerians deserve a high hand. things won't be getting worse in Enugu if people had adhered to the inter-state lockdown. but look at the fools above that want things to get back to Normal soon & shouting palliatives but won't encourage the efforts of those that genuinely want to tackle & curb the pandemic with rigidity.
some ignoramus will be saying why can't you seal their hotels & fine them. but here is wisdom: Will a fine be a proper punishment to rich man or poor man ?
would the rich man feel the fine levied on him and will he/she have remorse of their reckless management ?

the demolition I really approve because Wike inflicted it on them where it hurts & loss can be felt not through fines

Wike I hail you

No reason is good enough.

You over reacted