Wike confirms threat but insists Rivers vote ‘not for dash anymore’
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
“Some people told me,‘be careful, they will kill you.’ Kill who? Who told you you will not die first before you reach me? So, those of you panicking, you don’t need to panic.
“If you have God, what are you afraid of? They have chased us, they’ve fought us but today we are standing strong” – Wike
Nyesom Wike has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Rivers vote is no longer guaranteed for it any more, breaking with tradition since 1999, even in the face of him being told some folks want to kill him.
He said as long as he remains Rivers Governor until the 2023 election the state’s vote will go to a political party that guarantees a concrete reward for such support.
Wike disclosed close associates have expressed concern over his safety but he told them not to be bothered because God is on his side.
His life is in God’s hands, he stressed, and anyone or group planning to kill him will die first.
He spoke at the inauguration of the Etche Campus of Rivers State University in Abara, Etche Local Government Area
“At the appropriate time, we will decide on what to do. I want Rivers people to reflect on this because, since 1999, we have brought the highest votes to the Peoples Democratic Party,” Wike said at the inauguration of Etche Campus of Rivers State University in Abara, Etche Council Area.
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Rivers gives PDP most votes
“I challenge any state to say they have brought more votes for the PDP. Which state has given more support than Rivers State? Since 1999, show me one federal project in Rivers State. Is there any?” Wike asked, per The PUNCH.
“So, if you want our votes, then tell me what you will give Rivers people. Our votes are not for dash anymore.”
He recounted that some Governors during the 2019 election negotiated and gave their votes to President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but Rivers alone resisted by giving all its votes to the PDP.
Such persons, he added, are now talking as if they love the PDP more.
Rivers survives federal fight
“This (federal) government fought us but we survived it. Most of them who are talking now, if this federal government had descended on them, most of them would have crumbled,” Wike added.
“They were going to negotiate with Buhari in 2019 and that was how Buhari won the election. They came to me, and I said no negotiation, the PDP must win.
“Some people told me, ‘be careful, they will kill you.’ Kill who? Who told you you will not die first before you reach me? So, those of you panicking, you don’t need to panic.
“If you have God, what are you afraid of? They have chased us, they’ve fought us but today we are standing strong.’’
Wike also clarified his comment on why he said he is willing to deal with those who want to challenge his electoral capacity.
He said God has given him power and resources as a Governor to do what is appropriate and good for Rivers people and will not leave what he would do for God to do.