Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that he would not probe the government of Dr. Peter Odili because of lack of evidence.

Amaechi who disclosed this to newsmen at the weekend at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos stated: "I am not aware that there is any offence for which it could be probed."

Contrary to the popular refrain of inheriting an empty treasury, the governor who assumed office late last month through the Supreme Court's verdict said his immediate predecessor, Celestine Omehia, left a robust treasury.

"I did not meet an empty treasury. I have some money left in the bank," he said. Commenting on what blue print he had for the state, Amaechi said there were lots of programmes that his administration would embark upon, adding that he would carry the people along in articulating the policy frame work.

"We want to focus massively on poverty alleviation. Rivers State is a one-city state and we want to change that. We want to ensure that the welfare of the people, that is, the commonwealth, goes back to the people, not just to the elite. We are not just rushing to do projects or programmes; we want to involve the people to articulate policies before selling to them the ideas of what we want to do. There will be education reforms, health reforms and all that," Amaechi said.

On comments by some legal practitioners who faulted the procedure for his return as governor, he argued that he remained the bona fide governor of the state.

"I hope they are reading the constitution very well. The constitution says a party canvasses for votes, not an individual. If a party canvasses for votes, it means that the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has won and I'm declared the authentic candidate of the PDP. Therefore, I remain the governor of Rivers State ," he declared.

They of one blood and flesh.
Let's not betray each other

Exactly

I am happy southerners in Nigeria are finally waking up. Killing themselves unnecessary in the name of some nonsensical "fight against corruption". This is good news. Kudos to Amaechi! Please protect your brother from the "Arewa-Oduduwa" Mafia kingdom. About time they stopped allowing that fake EFCC to use them as scape goats.

another one from the nairaland crystal ball, let them cover their tracks, the truth is even the highest conspiracies are susceptible to flaws and despite the fact that these dudes have shortchanged the rivers people for the past 8yrs+, they are still accountable for the depressing state of things.

Amaechi only said the state does not possess any evidence and so cannot probe Odili. There are instituitions whose job is to probe, His own job na to spread the goodies. PDP carry go.

Kobojunkie:

Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that he would not probe the government of Dr. Peter Odili because of lack of evidence.

Amaechi who disclosed this to newsmen at the weekend at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammad Airport, Lagos stated: "I am not aware that there is any offence for which it could be probed."

Contrary to the popular refrain of inheriting an empty treasury, the governor who assumed office late last month through the Supreme Court's verdict said his immediate predecessor, Celestine Omehia, left a robust treasury.

"I did not meet an empty treasury. I have some money left in the bank," he said. Commenting on what blue print he had for the state, Amaechi said there were lots of programmes that his administration would embark upon, adding that he would carry the people along in articulating the policy frame work.

"We want to focus massively on poverty alleviation. Rivers State is a one-city state and we want to change that. We want to ensure that the welfare of the people, that is, the commonwealth, goes back to the people, not just to the elite. We are not just rushing to do projects or programmes; we want to involve the people to articulate policies before selling to them the ideas of what we want to do. There will be education reforms, health reforms and all that," Amaechi said.

On comments by some legal practitioners who faulted the procedure for his return as governor, he argued that he remained the bona fide governor of the state.

"I hope they are reading the constitution very well. The constitution says a party canvasses for votes, not an individual. If a party canvasses for votes, it means that the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has won and I'm declared the authentic candidate of the PDP. Therefore, I remain the governor of Rivers State ," he declared.

No where in this post did Amaechi say that EFCC can not touch Odili. He only said there was a "lack of evidence". That is, when "evidence" shows up, there will be an "offense which could be probed".

Danmasani:

No where in this post did Amaechi say that EFCC can not touch Odili. He only said there was a "lack of evidence". That is, when "evidence" shows up, there will be an "offense which could be probed".

This idea of outrightly lying or using misleading headings just to get people read posts is bad and should be frowned upon.

It seems that some Nigerians simply cannot face facts in life and this is not good news.

Danmasani:

No where in this post did Amaechi say that EFCC can not touch Odili. He only said there was a "lack of evidence". That is, when "evidence" shows up, there will be an "offense which could be probed".

Yeah Right!!!!! Like the evidence Atiku had against OBJ. We all know what "evidence" showing up entails for "whatever offences which could be probed" means. More like "give me time to sweep it under the rug and wipe the slate clean"!!!

Nonsense!!! What Amaechi says is just a matter of "political correctness". We all know the deal. Another clever way of Nigeria's "step aside" politics. Please stop wasting our time with semantics and read between the lines. We are not babies, so do not insult our collective intelligence Dr. atson has left behind!!!

What do u expect crooks will always cover up for themselves so that they don't open each others dirty secrets or y would he say there is no evidence to prosecute Odili, fine it is not his duty to look for evidence, but i know if he was determine what stops him from setting up a probe panel to investigate all the allegations levelled against odili who went to a court in Rivers State to get an injunction restraining the Efcc from bring him to trail for corruption with out the efcc even being aware of it until the judge refused the application and put efcc on notice

so don't be surprised at what they are doing Cos am not

Danmasani:

No where in this post did Amaechi say that EFCC can not touch Odili. He only said there was a "lack of evidence". That is, when "evidence" shows up, there will be an "offense which could be probed".

http://www.rebornradio.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=456


You read and decide for yourself if you will believe it or not ,