Career › Re: Ghanaian Nurse Who Twerked In Her Uniform Declared Wanted By Nurses Association by temptnow: 8:50am On May 16, 2020 |
sirzee1660: Hmm I for like see this babe...I love her twerking .
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Foreign Affairs › Re: China Replies Trump Over Threat To Cut Off Ties by temptnow: 3:32pm On May 15, 2020 |
Fck China
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Politics › Re: Reason Why Nnamdi Kanu Will Not Archieve Biafra by temptnow: 1:30pm On May 15, 2020 |
OP, you want to deliver Afonjas this afternoon
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Politics › Re: Nigerians To Start Renting Cooking Gas Cylinders – FG by temptnow: 1:01pm On May 15, 2020 |
Reduce the price of gas to N2500 for 12kg cylinder and leave us alone.
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Politics › Re: Why Nigerdeltans Don't Want To Be Part Of Biafra Ex President Goodluck Jonathan by temptnow: 12:25pm On May 15, 2020 |
lukui: Goodluck Jonathan Speaks From US- Why Niger Deltans Do not Want To Be Part Of Biafra Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebere Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay niger deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now. I am not a mouthpiece for the Niger Delta but I believe I’ve been in the Niger Delta long enough to know our problems and our stand. I’ve also interacted with many Niger Deltans to know their stand in the Biafran struggle. When I use the term Niger Delta, I am referring to the region covering Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states. However, I understand that the region also covers Ondo, Imo, and Abia states. I’m not concerned with the latter because they are either Igbos or Yorubas and have their own struggles. The ethnic groups within my coverage include Urhobo-Isoko, Bini, Esan, Itsekiri, Ijaw-Epie-Ogbia, Ogoni, Afemai, Efik-Annang-Eket-Oron-Ibibio, Ogoja, Ejagham, and other groups in Cross River North. Ikwerre, Ukwuani, Ika, Aniocha, Ogba, and other Igboid groups, are not included. Historically, Biafra covered all the Niger Delta states EXCEPT Delta and Ondo states. This fact must be emphasised. Pro-Biafrans are welcome to debate and address my issues in a civil manner. I understand that most pro-Biafrans resort to insults when salient issues are addressed. Please let’s set a good precedence from hereon. 1. Biafra may not be better for Niger Deltans because Niger Deltans may end up living one form of subjugation for another. The argument Igbos have made for their freedom is the desire to be free from Hausa-Yoruba domination. That argument also applies to the average Niger Deltan. Igbo, no doubt, will be the major ethnic group if Biafra is actualised. Ijaws may have a stake due to their numbers. What about the Ogonis, Urhobo-Isokos, Itsekiris, Efiks, etc? Where will they fit in at the national level? The sad reality is that another Nigeria will just be made manifest and resentments will build up. What will really be the fate of minorities? Will they fare better in Biafra or alone? In Nigeria, big groups such as Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo checkmate each other’s excesses very well. Who will checkmate that of Igbos in the new nation? 2. Where will the capital be located? If we are to follow the notion of central location, the capital of Biafra won’t be Enugu but around Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene axis. Will Igbos allow their capital to be sited in a non-Igbo location? This is a very salient issue because you don’t expect the riverine Niger Deltan in Twon-Brass, for instance, to journey all the way to Enugu to see their President. It has to be a location where ALL BIAFRANS can access easily. Enugu won’t go. 3. The issue of annexation comes to play. For so long, e-Biafrans have annexed Niger Delta as part of the proposed nation. The map below shows us what Biafrans have drawn to constitute the new nation: If we judge from this map, it means all groups in the Niger Delta have been annexed. My question is whether the leaders of these groups have been consulted before the annexation was done. I, for one, know that Urhobo-Isoko and Efik-Ibibio leaders have not approved of Biafra neither have anybody in these regions declared Biafra. So how and why were they included in the proposed map? Little things like this bring distrust and I understand that many of these non-Igbo regions have disowned the map and pledged allegiance to Nigeria. The declaration by the Delta State government is a case in point. I see this as forceful annexation. The so-called e-Biafrans have also not done much in calming the nerves of the people of the annexed regions. I’ve seen comments such as “if you don’t like it, go and stay in Sokoto”, “all land in the South is Biafraland”, etc. Is it not ironic that a group of people who want freedom want to annexe others? 4. What languages will be made the official languages of the new nation? I have seen several posts by e-Biafrans where Igbo was proposed as the official language of the new republic. What then will happen to other languages such as Urhobo, Isoko, Okpe, Efik, Ibibio, Oron, Ogoni, Eleme, Okrika, Kalabari, Bini, Esan, etc? Will they die off because of Igbo? Certainly NOT! If English is made the official language, the Igbo majority factor will kick in. If your name isn’t Chukwuemeka or Oliseh, Amarachi or Nneka, etc, you won’t get any appointment nor shall you be recognised. These are things we can’t deny. We are very ethnocentric in Africa. 5. What and what have Igbo nation done for Niger Deltans to gain their trust? Every day I see Igbo youths making enemies where there were none. They constantly use the agency of the internet to sprout controversy, hurl insults at dissenters and make unfounded claims. There is this general air of mistrust for Igbos by some Niger Deltans, particularly by Urhobo-Isoko and Bini people. What have Igbos done to checkmate this? Has any Igbo leader or group extended the hand of friendship to the Niger Deltans. Mistrust cannot be wished away. Most Niger Deltans would rather follow Hausas as slaves than follow Igbos as kings. This is the real reality and truthfully, Igbos caused this. 6. Who will lead the new nation? Obviously, Nnamdi Kanu, their hero, has fought tooth and nails for Biafra and he is currently cooling off in jail. If Biafra comes today, who will be the interim leader and what modalities are in place for subsequent leaders to be elected? Igbos have been the only ones fighting for Biafra since time immemorial with a handful of other groups here and there. Will Igbos allow other groups to rule over them? Will they allow an Urhobo man to be President, for instance? This is not a case of mere wishing. We have to understand that Niger Delta groups MAY NEVER BE ALLOWED TO RULE BIAFRA IF IT IS ACTUALISED. 7. Still on the issue of leaders, are the new leaders going to fall from the skies or they are simply going to change addresses from Abuja to Enugu. If so, what will change in the new nation? It is not arguable that Igbo national leaders are the most corrupt persons in Nigeria. If these same people are the ones to rule the new nation then there is no hope because corruption will be so rife that the economy of the new nation will shut down like a knocked engine. If we argue that new and younger leaders will arise, we still have the issue of who fought for Biafra to contend with. Most pro-Biafrans will not allow someone who sat at the periphery of the struggle to just come and waltz power away from the “heroes” of Biafra. If this is true then we will not have a proper democracy in Biafra. 8. Will Biafra be a utopia? The impression that e-Biafrans give is that Biafra will be perfect and we all know for a fact that this is not true. Apart from the issue of corruption and sentimentalism that have been addressed, we still have the issue of development. Where will money be generated from to develop the nation? In the whole of the proposed Biafra, only Port Harcourt and Onitsha are economically viable cities. Where will the investors come from? Why should they invest in a volatile country? Only in Warri, we have Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo at loggerheads, imagine what would happen to the whole nation. Secondly, I am sure that no Niger Deltan will allow his “oil” to be used to develop Enugu like what happened with Abuja, and is still happening today. Niger Deltans are getting wiser and by the time the new nation is formed, matters that border on oil, wealth distribution and infrastructural development will be raised. 9. The current structure of the proposed nation, as shown in the map earlier embedded, favour Igbos with more states. Urhobo has one, Efik-Ibibio has two, Itsekiri has none, etc. How will this be addressed? Certainly, every ethnic nationality will want adequate representation and so the structure on that map will never work. 10. Last, but not the least, is the issue of referendum. Some Biafrans are already calling for a referendum which will involve all parts of the proposed nation. I am pretty sure how this referendum will turn out. However, for the sake of being hypothetical, let us imagine that some ethnic groups/states vote against Biafra by the majority, what will be their fate at the end of the day? Secondly, will the result of such a referendum be true and honest? I understand that electoral malpractice forms a part of our identity. How are we going to get a true reflection of people’s thoughts? Thirdly, if states and ethnic groups do decide to vote for Biafra, what mechanisms are in place to contain Igbophobia, Igbomania, Igbocentrism, Igbo hegemony, Landgrabbing, and all issues that minorities have raised? Above are the reasons why I feel that Niger Deltans will NOT subscribe to the Biafran movement. I have been very practical, philosophical and hypothetical in my approach. I do not speak for any group or persons but I present these issues for the pro-Biafrans to address. Niger Deltans can raise more issues that I have not raised. Finally, it should be noted that I expect insults directed at my person by e-warriors and keyboard mercenaries, as usual, but I won’t pleasure such persons with answers or altercations. If you raise good points, we can discuss like intellectuals Fake news
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Politics › Re: Why Nigerdeltans Don't Want To Be Part Of Biafra Ex President Goodluck Jonathan by temptnow: 12:25pm On May 15, 2020 |
lukui: Goodluck Jonathan Speaks From US- Why Niger Deltans Do not Want To Be Part Of Biafra Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebere Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay niger deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now. I am not a mouthpiece for the Niger Delta but I believe I’ve been in the Niger Delta long enough to know our problems and our stand. I’ve also interacted with many Niger Deltans to know their stand in the Biafran struggle. When I use the term Niger Delta, I am referring to the region covering Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states. However, I understand that the region also covers Ondo, Imo, and Abia states. I’m not concerned with the latter because they are either Igbos or Yorubas and have their own struggles. The ethnic groups within my coverage include Urhobo-Isoko, Bini, Esan, Itsekiri, Ijaw-Epie-Ogbia, Ogoni, Afemai, Efik-Annang-Eket-Oron-Ibibio, Ogoja, Ejagham, and other groups in Cross River North. Ikwerre, Ukwuani, Ika, Aniocha, Ogba, and other Igboid groups, are not included. Historically, Biafra covered all the Niger Delta states EXCEPT Delta and Ondo states. This fact must be emphasised. Pro-Biafrans are welcome to debate and address my issues in a civil manner. I understand that most pro-Biafrans resort to insults when salient issues are addressed. Please let’s set a good precedence from hereon. 1. Biafra may not be better for Niger Deltans because Niger Deltans may end up living one form of subjugation for another. The argument Igbos have made for their freedom is the desire to be free from Hausa-Yoruba domination. That argument also applies to the average Niger Deltan. Igbo, no doubt, will be the major ethnic group if Biafra is actualised. Ijaws may have a stake due to their numbers. What about the Ogonis, Urhobo-Isokos, Itsekiris, Efiks, etc? Where will they fit in at the national level? The sad reality is that another Nigeria will just be made manifest and resentments will build up. What will really be the fate of minorities? Will they fare better in Biafra or alone? In Nigeria, big groups such as Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo checkmate each other’s excesses very well. Who will checkmate that of Igbos in the new nation? 2. Where will the capital be located? If we are to follow the notion of central location, the capital of Biafra won’t be Enugu but around Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene axis. Will Igbos allow their capital to be sited in a non-Igbo location? This is a very salient issue because you don’t expect the riverine Niger Deltan in Twon-Brass, for instance, to journey all the way to Enugu to see their President. It has to be a location where ALL BIAFRANS can access easily. Enugu won’t go. 3. The issue of annexation comes to play. For so long, e-Biafrans have annexed Niger Delta as part of the proposed nation. The map below shows us what Biafrans have drawn to constitute the new nation: If we judge from this map, it means all groups in the Niger Delta have been annexed. My question is whether the leaders of these groups have been consulted before the annexation was done. I, for one, know that Urhobo-Isoko and Efik-Ibibio leaders have not approved of Biafra neither have anybody in these regions declared Biafra. So how and why were they included in the proposed map? Little things like this bring distrust and I understand that many of these non-Igbo regions have disowned the map and pledged allegiance to Nigeria. The declaration by the Delta State government is a case in point. I see this as forceful annexation. The so-called e-Biafrans have also not done much in calming the nerves of the people of the annexed regions. I’ve seen comments such as “if you don’t like it, go and stay in Sokoto”, “all land in the South is Biafraland”, etc. Is it not ironic that a group of people who want freedom want to annexe others? 4. What languages will be made the official languages of the new nation? I have seen several posts by e-Biafrans where Igbo was proposed as the official language of the new republic. What then will happen to other languages such as Urhobo, Isoko, Okpe, Efik, Ibibio, Oron, Ogoni, Eleme, Okrika, Kalabari, Bini, Esan, etc? Will they die off because of Igbo? Certainly NOT! If English is made the official language, the Igbo majority factor will kick in. If your name isn’t Chukwuemeka or Oliseh, Amarachi or Nneka, etc, you won’t get any appointment nor shall you be recognised. These are things we can’t deny. We are very ethnocentric in Africa. 5. What and what have Igbo nation done for Niger Deltans to gain their trust? Every day I see Igbo youths making enemies where there were none. They constantly use the agency of the internet to sprout controversy, hurl insults at dissenters and make unfounded claims. There is this general air of mistrust for Igbos by some Niger Deltans, particularly by Urhobo-Isoko and Bini people. What have Igbos done to checkmate this? Has any Igbo leader or group extended the hand of friendship to the Niger Deltans. Mistrust cannot be wished away. Most Niger Deltans would rather follow Hausas as slaves than follow Igbos as kings. This is the real reality and truthfully, Igbos caused this. 6. Who will lead the new nation? Obviously, Nnamdi Kanu, their hero, has fought tooth and nails for Biafra and he is currently cooling off in jail. If Biafra comes today, who will be the interim leader and what modalities are in place for subsequent leaders to be elected? Igbos have been the only ones fighting for Biafra since time immemorial with a handful of other groups here and there. Will Igbos allow other groups to rule over them? Will they allow an Urhobo man to be President, for instance? This is not a case of mere wishing. We have to understand that Niger Delta groups MAY NEVER BE ALLOWED TO RULE BIAFRA IF IT IS ACTUALISED. 7. Still on the issue of leaders, are the new leaders going to fall from the skies or they are simply going to change addresses from Abuja to Enugu. If so, what will change in the new nation? It is not arguable that Igbo national leaders are the most corrupt persons in Nigeria. If these same people are the ones to rule the new nation then there is no hope because corruption will be so rife that the economy of the new nation will shut down like a knocked engine. If we argue that new and younger leaders will arise, we still have the issue of who fought for Biafra to contend with. Most pro-Biafrans will not allow someone who sat at the periphery of the struggle to just come and waltz power away from the “heroes” of Biafra. If this is true then we will not have a proper democracy in Biafra. 8. Will Biafra be a utopia? The impression that e-Biafrans give is that Biafra will be perfect and we all know for a fact that this is not true. Apart from the issue of corruption and sentimentalism that have been addressed, we still have the issue of development. Where will money be generated from to develop the nation? In the whole of the proposed Biafra, only Port Harcourt and Onitsha are economically viable cities. Where will the investors come from? Why should they invest in a volatile country? Only in Warri, we have Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo at loggerheads, imagine what would happen to the whole nation. Secondly, I am sure that no Niger Deltan will allow his “oil” to be used to develop Enugu like what happened with Abuja, and is still happening today. Niger Deltans are getting wiser and by the time the new nation is formed, matters that border on oil, wealth distribution and infrastructural development will be raised. 9. The current structure of the proposed nation, as shown in the map earlier embedded, favour Igbos with more states. Urhobo has one, Efik-Ibibio has two, Itsekiri has none, etc. How will this be addressed? Certainly, every ethnic nationality will want adequate representation and so the structure on that map will never work. 10. Last, but not the least, is the issue of referendum. Some Biafrans are already calling for a referendum which will involve all parts of the proposed nation. I am pretty sure how this referendum will turn out. However, for the sake of being hypothetical, let us imagine that some ethnic groups/states vote against Biafra by the majority, what will be their fate at the end of the day? Secondly, will the result of such a referendum be true and honest? I understand that electoral malpractice forms a part of our identity. How are we going to get a true reflection of people’s thoughts? Thirdly, if states and ethnic groups do decide to vote for Biafra, what mechanisms are in place to contain Igbophobia, Igbomania, Igbocentrism, Igbo hegemony, Landgrabbing, and all issues that minorities have raised? Above are the reasons why I feel that Niger Deltans will NOT subscribe to the Biafran movement. I have been very practical, philosophical and hypothetical in my approach. I do not speak for any group or persons but I present these issues for the pro-Biafrans to address. Niger Deltans can raise more issues that I have not raised. Finally, it should be noted that I expect insults directed at my person by e-warriors and keyboard mercenaries, as usual, but I won’t pleasure such persons with answers or altercations. If you raise good points, we can discuss like intellectuals Fake news
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Politics › Re: Uzodinma Denies Paying Herdsmen N8m For Missing Cows by temptnow: 5:20pm On May 14, 2020 |
Supreme court governor, we shall meet again in the next election. Thief |
Crime › Re: Fulani Herdsmen Attack Kajuru In Kaduna, Kill Many (Graphic Pics, Video) by temptnow: 10:08am On May 14, 2020 |
Buhari is definitely going to hell
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Politics › Re: Gambari: I Report Only To The President, Not The Public by temptnow: 9:54am On May 14, 2020 |
This one na real Afonja |
Politics › Re: No Official Statement On Gambari's Appointment As Buhari’s New Chief Of Staff by temptnow: 8:19am On May 13, 2020 |
No one cares, Buhari has just two years to go to hell and leave us alone
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Politics › Re: Petrol Price: FG Setting Us Against Nigerians, Marketers Say by temptnow: 8:14am On May 13, 2020 |
I remember when we were enjoying N65 per litter under Jonathan, then he removed subsidy all propaganda machines were unleash.
Now some people like laureta the drunk were compensated others were used and dump.
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Politics › Re: Lockdown: Governor Ugwuanyi Defies Night Rain To Enforce Curfew (Photos) by temptnow: 7:54am On May 13, 2020 |
nairavsdollars: One of the worst governors In Nigeria Worst governor for enforcing the law. Why did devil create people like you |
Politics › Re: Sagay: Wike Should Stop Acting As President, Federal Republic Of Rivers by temptnow: 7:38am On May 13, 2020 |
Stupid Sagay should stop talking like he's the chief justice of Nigeria |
Celebrities › Re: 11 Nigeria Celebrity With Highest Youtube Subscriber In 2020 by temptnow: 6:00pm On May 12, 2020 |
Emmanuela has made our davidos and co look small on YouTube |
Crime › Re: EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Men For Offering N100 Million Bribe In Cash [PHOTOS] by temptnow: 5:54pm On May 12, 2020 |
Audio arrest, they should be in prison for 35 years |
Politics › Re: Who Killed Adaka Boro? - How Azikwe Destroyed The First Niger Delta Republic by temptnow: 5:53pm On May 12, 2020 |
It's scary how the op always talk about the Igbos all the time.
It's like Igbo man fck your mother hardcore |
Crime › Re: EFCC Returns $4040 To Brazilian Lady Scammed By Yahoo Boy by temptnow: 12:09pm On May 12, 2020 |
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Politics › Re: Governor Obiano Visits Niger Bridge Head, Expresses Dissatisfaction by temptnow: 6:48am On May 12, 2020 |
Area4Area: The policemen there are all after the kickbacks from drivers and not bothered, the governor should just ask for a transfer of the officers there and ensure weekly replacements. Immediately the governor turned his back, The most corrupt police in the world started their business
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Politics › Re: Total E & P: We Would Have Had Reduced Cases If Others Were As Proactive As Wike by temptnow: 8:17pm On May 11, 2020 |
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Career › Re: Maritime Workers Threaten Strike Over Arrest Of 20 Dockworkers In Rivers by temptnow: 7:46pm On May 11, 2020 |
Kuginzi: Hmmm!!! Audio warriors in audio battle field you're in severe pain |
Politics › Re: Wike Orders Release Of PHED M/D. by temptnow: 2:33pm On May 11, 2020 |
maimalari: According to sources close to the seat of power, Governor Wike this morning ordered the release of the managing director of Phed. According to the story, Wike got to know of his wrongful arrest via social media. Wike didn’t realize Phed was the popular Nepa at the time of the arrest. But Oga M/D, you for introduce yourself as M/D of Nepa Phc. Fake news
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Business › Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by temptnow: 9:01am On May 11, 2020 |
teamsynergy: Why must our economy rely solely on one man? Because you keep voting criminals into governorship and Presidential seat. I'm happy this fertilizer and refinary is not government owned. Cos with this Covid 19 the project would have been suspended till another five years. Besides Dangote borrowed funds from international organization to build it. Anyone can do it too if they have collateral funds. The kaduna and Port Harcourt refinary have turn to cash out machine for corrupt government officials every year. But, they can't go and cash out with a private company. I hope you will complain why Dangote is selling fuel for N60 per litter. |
Career › Re: Maritime Workers Threaten Strike Over Arrest Of 20 Dockworkers In Rivers by temptnow: 8:35am On May 11, 2020 |
Kuginzi: What's d difference between Wike and Nnamdi Kanu? No difference, they're both strong men God has sent to protect there people like warriors |
Politics › Re: Interstate Lockdown: Ugwuanyi Monitors Enugu-Ebonyi Boundary (Pictures) by temptnow: 8:29am On May 11, 2020 |
ignis: Monitoring of state boundaries have become the job of hypocritical governors.
No serious hard working governor have done this. Shut up your gutter mouth. You almajiris think South East is your saviour in this Covid 19 lockdown |
Politics › Re: Oby Ezekwesili Tells Hotel Owner To Sue Governor Wike For Demolition Of His Hote by temptnow: 6:30am On May 11, 2020 |
pennywys: I'm so disappointed in Wike
He as brought so many embarrassment and shame to Rivers State.
I regrate voting for Wike Go to hell, you're an APC member, we will vote Wike ten million times.
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Politics › Re: Governor Wike Relaxes Lock Down In Port Harcourt And Obio/Akpo LGAs For 2 Days. by temptnow: 6:03am On May 11, 2020 |
Ahmed0336: Chai!!! Riverians don get their match... Laugh wan burst my Belle... Go and worry about Kano people that are dying like chicken everyday. We will vote Wike one million times. He's preventing you smelly almajiri from coming into Rivers State. |
Politics › Re: Governor Wike Relaxes Lock Down In Port Harcourt And Obio/Akpo LGAs For 2 Days. by temptnow: 6:01am On May 11, 2020 |
bakismith12: Governor Wike announces temporary lifting of lockdown for residents to restock foodstuffs and medicines
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.
Governor Wike made the announcement in a State-Wide broadcast on Sunday night. He said that the total lockdown will be lifted on Tuesday 12th May, 2020 and Wednesday, 13th May, 2020.
Governor Wike said that the lockdown will be reinstated on Thursday, 14th May, 2020.
He said: "Consequently, we have given due consideration to the propositions on the way forward by well-meaning citizens of the State, and after a cautious review of the situation, decided to implement a partial relaxation of the lockdown measures, to enable residents to have some fresh air and replenish their foodstuffs and medicines.
"To this end, I hereby announce the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Governments Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.
"All shops, supermarkets, and malls can open to the public for Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 and 13 May 2020.
" Similarly, all hospitals and banks can also open and provide full services to the public;
"While oil and gas companies are required to submit the list of their staff on essential duties to Government, note that there is no ban on the lifting of petroleum products from depots and other receptacles.
"The total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas will be reinstated on Thursday 14th May 2020 and remain until further notice."
Governor Wike said all other established restrictions under the Executive Orders on social distancing are still in force.
He said: "Compulsory wearing of face mask or scarfs in vehicles and public places;
· closure of all land, sea and air borders and entry routes into the State; and
· closure of all open markets, including slaughters, hotels, guest houses, cinemas, bars and restaurants; and
· ban on gathering, including public burials, weddings, and religious gathering of more than 50 persons.Once again, thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
"Please note that our enemy is invisible. stay at home, maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly and stay safe."
He said every measure the State Government has imposed was dictated by an assessment of the state's situation, the trend of transmission and the conviction that it was the right thing to do in the circumstance.
"As a Government, we are doing our utmost best, in the face of daunting challenges, to prevent COVID-19 from taking hold in Rivers State; to stop any possible community transmission of this disease before it is too late.
"And we shall continue on this trajectory because the alternative would spell a greater disaster for our State and our people.
"More so, when these are not arbitrary measures but fully prescribed and backed by the ordinary laws of our State, especially, Executive Orders numbers: 1 to 6.
"So far, all our measures and actions are not arbitrary but fully prescribed, guided and backed by the ordinary laws of our State, especially Executive Order numbers 1 to 6, which apply equally to all persons throughout the State. As a Government, we are obliged to enforce our laws, and in the present circumstance, we have done so without fear or favour," he said.
He added: "We equally made it loud and clear that in the fight against COVI/D-19 there would be no sacred cows; no double standards, and no sentiments of any kind, whether political, ethnic, religious, status, emotional or otherwise.
"In the last few days we have pursued with vigour and secured several convictions against those who intentional violated our COVID-19 containment laws in the same way others States are doing.
"The forfeited trucks to be auctioned by the Deputy Sherriff were not confiscated arbitrarily by the State Government, but by the orders of our Courts."
Governor Wike stated that the demolition of the two hotels in Eleme was done in line with extant laws.
He said: "Similarly, 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 lead by the Eleme Local Government Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party 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."
The Governor said he remains focused on protecting Rivers people.
He said: "Therefore, while we welcome genuine criticisms directed towards strengthening our intervention measures; it is no use joining issues with uninformed critics and social media legal practitioners who, blinded and prodded by sheer politics, bias and hatred, have opted to demonized 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 wellbeing and fundamental freedoms."
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
10th May, 2020. Fake news
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Politics › Re: Wike Orders Arrest Of PHED CEO, Sends Him To Isolation Center by temptnow: 8:14pm On May 10, 2020 |
valiju: When then switch off rivers electricity the Gov go get senses Is there any light in Nigeria? Come to Ghana and see 24hrs light. Rubbish country |
Politics › Re: Wike Declares Princewill Osaroejiji, Eleme PDP Youth Leader Wanted, N5M Bounty by temptnow: 8:49am On May 10, 2020 |
Throwback: Did Wike ever attend Law School or he just graduated with a Law Degree?
If Fayose was thuggish, it was understandable because he was a street boy. But wicked Wike who is a Lawyer and married to a fellow law graduate who is a Judge, its hard to wrap my head on why he is so thuggish.
Both Fayose and Wike must never become President in Nigeria. Despite being in a democratic setting, they will be more tyrannical than Abacha could have dreamed of being. Why can't you maggots ask what did the guy do to the state government. Is it a crime for someone to be declared wanted if he embezzled money or not. |
Politics › Re: Governor El-Rufai Climbs Truck As He Enforces Ban On Inter-State Movement (Pics) by temptnow: 4:12pm On May 09, 2020 |
Cti28: Commendable. But climbing the truck is risky. What if he falls from there? Who cares, is he more human than people who falls daily |
Politics › Re: List Of COVID-19 Lagos State Donors by temptnow: 8:42pm On May 07, 2020 |
sanwo Olu after covid channel all these billions to building 5 hospitals in each LGA. and stop this Abacha lowkey looting thiefnubuu thought you |