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The senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has declared that having ambition based on a track record of service and sacrifice, is not treason in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abe, who made the call while speaking at a reception organized in his honour by his friends and associates at Obuama Community in Degema Local Government Area of the State, insisted that nobody will be hanged for having ambition in the party.

He said, “Ambition is not treason. Ambition that is based on a track record of service, of sacrifice, of dedication to the course of Rivers State cannot be treason in APC, and nobody will be hanged for it.”

The senator called on the people of Kalabari Kingdom to work for the common good of the state, as Nigerians prepare for the 2019 general elections and advised them not to allow themselves to be deceived by any individual.

He stated that for the people to travel far and achieve success in any venture; they must travel together and forge a common front, stressing that embarking on a journey without the help of others may be counterproductive.

The senator said, “My message here is a very small message for my Kalabari brothers and sisters. What I have to say to you is this, be ye not deceived. Let us not allow anybody to deceive us. There is a saying that if you want to travel fast, travel alone but if you want to travel far, travel together.

“To my brothers and sisters in Kalabari-land, I say to you clearly and unambiguously, we have to travel together so we can travel far. If anybody deceive us to travel fast and travel alone, we may travel very fast but we will not travel far. To travel far we have to travel together.”

Abe, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on FERMA, urged the people of Kalabari to be interested in the future of Rivers State by ensuring that their opinions are heard on issues that affects the well-being of the state.

He said, “I have said that I and every other reasonable man, woman and even children should be interested in the future of Rivers State. It is our heritage, it is our home, it is our inheritance, it is where our bones shall be interred, this is where they will bury us when we die. It is our own place.”

“Therefore when it comes to discussing the issues of Rivers State all of us must have a voice, all of us must have an opinion and nobody no matter how powerful, no matter how wealthy and is so big that it is only his or her own voice that will count. And no Rivers man is so insignificant that your own voice and your own opinion will not matter in that discussion about Rivers State.”

Earlier, Senator Magnus Abe paid a courtesy call on the traditional ruler of Obu-Ama, HRH Odibo Tom Big-Harry.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the State Government will amend the State Anti-kidnapping Law to prescribe death sentence for criminals involved in cultism, robbery and kidnapping.

In a state broadcast on Monday on the killing of Johnson Igwedibia alias Don Wanny, Governor Wike stated that the Rivers State Government has zero tolerance for crime and criminality, hence it will continue to take measures to protect lives and property.

He said: “We reiterate our zero tolerance for all forms of criminality and reassure all residents of our determination to be tough with those who choose to violate our criminal laws and undermine peace and security in the State.

” To underscore the seriousness we attach to the fight against violent crime, we shall be amending the Anti kidnapping law to prescribe the maximum sentence for engaging in cultism, robbery and kidnapping”.

Governor Wike stated that the amnesty programme of the state government which generated peace and was largely successful before it was compromised by the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi who prevailed on the Federal Government and the security agencies to sabotage it.

He emphasised that APC leaders in Rivers State worked against the Amnesty Programme.

He said: “Our decision to offer amnesty to all repentant cultists, militants and criminals was done in good faith and in the best interest of the State. Regrettably, while the programme was on course, some opposition leaders in our state, especially the former governor, unhappy with the successes recorded, dissuaded some armed militants and cultists from sincerely embracing the amnesty.

“Indeed, they also persuaded the Federal Government not to support the programme and other security measures we had recommended. This is the reason why we must thank the President for doing things differently and with the support of all, a different result has been achieved.

“Even now, instead of showing respect for the dead and genuine sympathies to the bereaved families of this dastardly act, the former Governor prefers to further exploit the unfortunate incident for political ends by making wild, unguarded and inciting statements against the State Government. However, we leave him to the judgment of God and posterity.”

Governor Wike said contrary to Amaechi’s false claims and posturing, the security challenge in Omoku predated the current administration. He said Rivers State was never peaceful when Amaechi held sway as Governor, noting that the same Don Wanny tragically killed 32 persons in Omoku on the 14th of December 2014 under Amaechi , who failed to bring Don Wanny to justice.

Governor Wike said: “For years the security situation in Omoku in particular, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government area in general, has been most challenging because of the criminal activities of Don Wanny and his gang.

” We therefore wholeheartedly thank President Muhammadu Buhari for rising to the occasion and not politicking with the issue of security. We also commend the security agencies, particularly, the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Security, for swiftly rising to the challenge in the most professional manner.

“There is no doubt that this heroic success has proven what is possible when our security agencies are willing to discharge their constitutional duties with unadulterated commitment and professionalism.”

The governor stated that the position of the state government on the amnesty offer was clear as those who genuinely embraced the offer are bound to fully, completely and perpetually renounce all forms of criminality to enjoy terms of the amnesty or face the full weight of the law when they deviated from the programme.

He said: “Consequently, based on reliable information by the security agencies, I hereby direct them to immediately arrest and prosecute the under-mentioned persons who have either reneged on the terms of the amnesty and or refused to embrace same by continuing with cultism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in the State.”

The governor listed 32 cultists from 12 local government areas to be arrested and prosecuted by the security agencies.

While reassuring the security agencies of the support of the Rivers State Government as they discharge their responsibility of maintaining law and order.

“The Rivers State Government will pay N20 million to any person who volunteers useful information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of any of the afore-mentioned persons.

“Since 2015, we have been calling for tackling security issues devoid of political considerations in Rivers State in order to achieve maximum result. This level of commitment and professionalism as demonstrated in the Omoku case is exemplary. Therefore, we will continue to demand no less from our security agencies to keep our State safe and secure for residents, visitors and investors.

” As a government, we have invested heavily on the security of the State and will continue to do everything within our powers to guarantee the security and safety of lives and property throughout the State. As a fact, we will spare no cost in ensuring that nobody will have peace if the lives and property of our people make no meaning to them”, the governor said.

While recalling his visit to the families of the victims of the ugly Omoku Violence on January 1, 2018 where he pledged a N200million bounty for information on the perpetrators , Governor Wike said the death of Don Wanny and his murderous gang is a welcome development.

He said: “Although we would have wanted Mr. Don Wanny and his gang members to have been arrested alive and put to trial for their numerous crimes and atrocities against his own people. His death, nevertheless, is a huge relief to the entire State, and therefore, most welcome development.”

swagagolic01:
Shouldn't you be happy?? He has listed his own boys to be killed, if he don't name them una go say his hiding them, now he has giving you names and lga of the criminals and you are still lamenting? God help your soul

He cannot get them.he took Solomon ndigbara and his him in government house

These are the guys he used in 2015. Wike is a hypocrite

tunex22:
I think PMB just did the same thing GEJ was criticised for. Despite bokoHaram killings, he went ahead to attend rally. Now, despite the ongoing killings in benue state, he went ahead to attend rally. Let's just say he is more concerned with is personal interest than any other problems in the country. My views though.

Just because ur mum is sick will that stop you from going to work

Five Members of the Abia State House of Assembly has defected to the All Progressive Congress(APC) from both PDP and apga.

The Lawmakers will be receiving the APC’s Membership card at the party’s Mega Rally holding tomorrow Tuesday 9th January 2018 at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

The Lawmakers are Rt Hon Martyns Azubuike former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and Member Representing Isialangwa North State Constituency,Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly Hon Chibuzor Okogbuo who is Representing Bende South,Hon Prince Ikedi Ezekwesiri Member Representing Umunneochi State Constituency,Hon Theophilus Ugboaja Member Representing Ikwuano State Constituency and Member Representing Osisioma South State Constituency Hon Emeka Alozie.

Although it was gathered that Hon Emeka Alozie of Osisioma South State Constituency is still working to be guaranteed the Ticket of the APC in 2019,For others of his colleagues had sealed understanding with the Leadership of the All Progressive Congress in Abia Sta could not confirm the Stand of Hon Chijioke Nwachukwu the Lawmaker Representing Umuahia South State Constituency and Hon Luke Ukara Onyeani of Arochukwu State Constituency who were rumoured to be in close talks with the Leadership of APC in Abia.

With this one buhari will get 20m votes but with Atichukwu buhari will get 18m votes

Rocha's for Senate 2019

This weed smoker!!ll

Look at PDP that you want to reclaim power in 2019,common LGA election

We will get his money and vote bubu in 2019. Just as wike chop sheriff money and dump him

20m votes loading .......

lordkush:
whatever makes you sleep well at night.

it doesn't matter what zombies think. bubu will go back to daura next year

Bros u will cry a river when bubu will be declared winner with 20 million vote.Atichukwu knows he's not a match for bubu

Kano vote will swallow south east..buhari only need 25% in south east which IMO will gladly deliver

When vote from kano will knock off the south east

Yea,that's true,kogi will give him 900,000votes,PDP will never smell that state

This is the only power they can reclaim below

Look at cownu his enjoy his ride

Children of Hates will surrely cal for my head .but I will wipe them

IPod e-warrior,20m votes loading for buhari.election are not won on Nairaland.PDP was defeated in Edo,ondo and anambra.Ekiti is loading.......u guys will wail and die when buhari is declared winner in 2019.
2019 presidential results

APC=20millions
PDP=9million
Apga= 5million

Fani keep sucking fresh pussy

Fani is 57, the girl is 29 ,fani senior her with 28 yes!!!!??

You just dey scatter the Toto of these women,u be real badoooooo

Married for four times this guy na Toto hustler

See as you dey trash the pussy of that ipob girl

See here

Amaechi studied English in uniport..there is also rumour that wike belongs to ogboni

NgeneUkwenu:
Whatever Tactics Wike Used To Gain Power In 2015, Will Be Used By Amaechi To Sweep Him Away In 2019.

Supported,they don't know we've upgraded.it gonna be APC tsunami of votes come 2019

Everyday I hear thousands,una no dey finish

Hes looking for position.