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AS FCT MINISTER DISPELS NOTIONS OF ETHNIC DIVISION IN RIVERS STATE

Stakeholders from the Kalabari Kingdom convened in Abalama Town, Asari-Toro Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Saturday, 15th March for a thanksgiving service and grand civic reception in honour of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.

Organized by Ijaw stakeholders under the aegis of the New Associates, the event celebrated Barrister Wike’s significant contributions to the region. The ceremony featured vibrant cultural displays, including traditional dances and performances by women and youths showcasing the community's appreciation for his legacy.

In his address at the event, Chairman of the occasion, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, who is also the Chairman, Elders Council of Rivers State, emphasized the unprecedented honor bestowed upon FCT Minister by the Kalabari nation over the past three years. He highlighted the selection of Abalama Town as the venue for the reception, citing its profound significance to the Kalabari people.

Chief Alabraba thanked the FCT Minister for his commitment to inclusivity and the rule of law and for ensuring a sense of belonging for all ethnic groups in Rivers State and pledged the continued support of the Kalabari nation for the FCT Minister.

Director General, Border Community Development Agency, Chief George Kelly, while also speaking at the event, commended Barrister Wike for his contributions to the development of the Ijaw nation and the Kalabari community. He specifically acknowledged the Minister's role in facilitating the historic election of an Ijaw son as Governor of Rivers State.

In his response, the FCT Minister acknowledged the significance of the reception, and expressed his profound gratitude to the Kalabari nation for their capacity and support. He said their show of solidarity has dispelled any notion of ethnic or tribal division within the state.

According to the Minister, “What you have done today is to tell the world that all the noise in the radio is not the real thing. You are the Kalabaris, you are of the Ijaw nation and you are receiving me today. God will continue to bless you. I will continue to stand by you. I will continue to support you wherever you want me to support you”.

Barr Wike stated that his endorsement of the current Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, stemmed from genuine love for the Ijaw people. “Let me say it clearly, what I said on my interview, people will want to misinterpret it. Whatever they want to misinterpret is their business. I want to repeat it; we are all working together. If we don’t work together, it would have been difficult to produce a Governor. That’s what I said”.

Addressing the current political situation in Rivers State, Barr. Wike attributed the conflict to personal interests and the Governor’s alliance with those who had previously opposed his election.

He recalled his initial agreement with the Governor to foster unity and progress, but expressed regret over the subsequent breakdown of trust and the adoption of policies that deviated from their shared vision.

Barr. Wike criticized the Governor’s decision to surround himself with individuals who had previously opposed his candidacy, alleging that they were providing detrimental advice. He also condemned the seizure of allowances for State Assembly members, which he deemed unjust.

“All these things you are seeing, I told the Governor, God gave you something, eat it peacefully. It is not good for you to face this crisis. But they told him you are governor. You have money. Money is not everything. All these people, they have nothing to offer. See where we are now. How far?

Regarding calls for peace, Barr. Wike restated that he will not interfere with the duties of the State Assembly. He expressed disappointment with the Governor's repeated reneging on agreements, including those brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and asserted that the Governor’s actions demonstrated a lack of reliability.

He said, “I’m not going to stop the State Assembly members from performing their constitutional duties. The Assembly should be allowed to perform their constitutional duties. People who love peace don’t threaten people. The more you threaten, the more you worsen the situation. Assembly people should do their work. Whatever they deem necessary that is constitutional, they should do”.

Wolexyoshi:
I thought some clown said the event won't hold, even written petition to the State Commissioner of Police to stop the event.

One thing in the life is that, don't try to outshine your master. That's what Rule 1 of 48 Laws of Power states.

Na so so mouth Dem take push Fubara reach this stage he found himself.

yarimo:
Mr WIKE the tiger of the Niger delta, the inspector general of FCT, the lion of PDP and the controller general of rivers state . You are highly most welcome

Celestialsword:
This shows that the ijaws loves Wike.

phantomxx:
😂 😂..... 2000 people, 100 misguided ijaws, 100 non ijaw and 800 security agents

Wike is finished!! Okwe man 😂..... If they tell you the real kalabari people there are not up to 100, you won't believe... showmaster general of the Federal Republic.. 😂

When election reach we go no how far... The failed hustler wan show Tinubu say capacity still dey ... 😂 ... las las na to cash out for 2027...

See ojukaye wey not fit win im polling unit... 😂 😂

Tjra:
Ofcourse, forget all the stunts Fubara boys are displaying online.

phantomxx:
Ogbomosho and Iragbiji urchins dey want ontop Wike audio town gall gathering ...

Wike is dead and gone in Rivers state!! Take it to the bank!!! 😂

Tjra:
Less than 100 words and you don use like 10 laughing emoji. Na Wike matter dey spin your brain so? Just make sure you don't enter the market oo

Tjra:
I think I told you and some other mofos Wike the reception will not be cancelled.

Wike will be well hosted and anyone that dare disrupt will be dealt with.

Why you no go disrupt? Your liver fail you?

phantomxx:
Mumu... let me tell you what went down as you be yoruba riff raff wey no get sense.

This charade was organised to setup asari dokubo and a few kalabari politicians. The aim was to incite violence and pin it on them.

Asaris younger sister Boma Goodhead was dispatched there to MAKE SURE IT DIDNT GET OUT OF HAND 😂... ogbeni, rest.... time for violence never reach...

When e reach, wike sef go confirm...

Celestialsword:
This shows that the ijaws loves Wike.

overall90:
You are correct bro
They know that impeaching Sim won't be easy,so they are also looking at other alternatives,incite violence and declare a state of emergency.
You can see how the idiot kept hammering on vandalization of pipelines because he knows that yorubas and the North don't like to hear that anything happens to the free flow of free oil money.

phantomxx:
Bro, leave these ronu urchins wey dey run around here like rats.

They are not aware that the so called civic reception is now being referred to solely as a thanksgiving. Why? The kalabari chiefs all boycotted the event.

Are they aware that another chieftaincy was to have been conferred on the joker but it didn't happen. Why?? Kalabari CHIEFS were a no show! 😂

The fool now realising after the drink don clear for im eye say im don fuk up was busy trying to damage control and explaining how he didn't mean to insult the ijaw... he was misunderstood.... bla bla bla 😂

Nigga is frustrated... watch out for more tears ... meanwhile SIM hol the chief judge of the state wella.... the man jus dey laugh the age falsification charges dem wan carry come 😂

Celestialsword:
This shows that the ijaws loves Wike.

phantomxx:
😂 😂..... 2000 people, 100 misguided ijaws, 100 non ijaw and 800 security agents

Wike is finished!! Okwe man 😂..... If they tell you the real kalabari people there are not up to 100, you won't believe... showmaster general of the Federal Republic.. 😂

When election reach we go no how far... The failed hustler wan show Tinubu say capacity still dey ... 😂 ... las las na to cash out for 2027...

See ojukaye wey not fit win im polling unit... 😂 😂

phantomxx:
😂... if you were intelligent, you would realize that wike is the one sinking! Why is he bleating everywhere like a HeGoat? Upon the supreme court win? 😂

Why have his boys suddenly run away on sighting the budget?

Why are his boys asking the governor to sign 3 stupid LG amendment bills before they see a budget they've been wailing like babies about? ..... una go learn game... just relax and watch..

See security agents wey the coward follow gum body. If you know Wike, you go know say guyman don fall.... forget all these theatrics!!!