₦airaland Forum

It's obvious that Gov. Wike's hatred for Islam can not be denied, apart from coming publicly on several occasions to declare the state a Christian State, I will be glad to state some of the actions of the governor that suggested his total dislike for Islam and the Muslim community in Rivers State.

1. It is a tradition in the State for Christians and Muslims to pay Christmas and Sallah visit respectively to governor in Rivers State since Odili era to felicitate with the number one citizen of the State; This isn't unique to Rivers as other states also also celebrate Muslims/Christains festivities in their own unique way, e.g. former Gov. Aregbesola offered free train rides for Muslims and Christians during festivities without discrimination. Wike stopped visitation by the Muslim community only, I repeat Muslims only are not welcome for Sallah visit again.

2. Starving of Muslims Pilgrims Board of fund: do not get me wrong, I'm not talking sponsorship for Hajj. If you're a Muslim in Rivers State even with your money you can not embark on trip to Saudi Arabia for Hajj except through Edo, Imo, Crossriver, or any other neighboring State.
In fact, other States generate income through the board through money paid by the pilgrims, Wike has refused the State board any of the opportunities just to frustrate the well to do Muslims in the State.
IN THE WHOLE STATES OF THE FEDERATION, ONLY RIVERS STATE CITIZENS CAN NOT GO TO HAJJ THROUGH THEIR STATE, WHILE CHRISTIANS GO JERUSALEM EVEN FROM ZAMFARA.

3. Demolition of Trans-Amadi Central mosque: It's absurd, unreasonable and out of logic for Wike to say that the building foundation, which has so far gulped ₦38m to erect a two storey building in a terrain like Rivers State is not a structure.
More irrational is the fact that he stand on the said foundation to address press, could Wike stand on any ground in that area without foundation, only people who knows the area can answer my question.

Only in Rivers State will a governor come to the public to declare a State to be a Christian State. Even in places like Katsina State where 99% of population are Muslims, I have never heard of such declaration.

IMAGINE HAVING SOMEONE LIKE WIKE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL!

Written by Abdul