Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says that only God can make one governor of a state.
Speaking on Monday during a solidarity visit by the Ogoni ethnic nationality at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Mr Wike denied promising any ethnic nationality the position of governor.
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“Let nobody say that I have met with Ogoni Ethnic Nationality and I promised them governor. I didn’t promise because I cannot give,” he said.
“It is only God that will give the position of Governor. With proper arrangement, things can be done. Don’t say I made a promise, don’t rely on anyone, just work hard. As Nyesom Wike, I can only support, but cannot make anyone governor.
“Take me as an example. Someone sat here and said over his dead body would I be governor. Am I not governor today? I am heading towards eight years.
“Nobody should threaten you that you cannot be governor. Don’t take the position of God. Don’t allow anyone to take the glory of God.”
Speaking further, Governor Wike stated that Senator Magnus Abe would have become the governor of the state if he listened to his advice and left the administration of Rotimi Amaechi with him.
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The Gbenemene Tai and Chairman, Supreme Council of Ogoni Council of Traditional Rulers, King G.N.K. Giniwa, lauded the governor for his support to the Ogonis.
He pledged their unalloyed and unflinching support to the administration.
