“You don’t need to be afraid of persecution after leaving office,”- Group tells Wike

A group known as  Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has advised the Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr Nyesom Wike not to give in to temperation  of imposing his successor on Rivers People.

Acccording to the group, he should allow eople should make their choice through the ballot.

The group also urged Governor Wike not to be afraid of political forces to victimize him after he leaves office on May 29, 2023.

The group stated that Wike has nothing to fear as long as he remains upright, prudent and transparent

The National Secretary of MOSIEND, Amain Winston Cottrell made this statement on Friday..

The group lauded Governor Wike’s courage  in speaking the truth on crucial National issues

“Honestly, it is not possible for anyone to occupy that exalted office for eight years without having a score or two to settle with one person or a group of persons. These things are normal in leadership, particularly in our peculiar political environment. It’s even more prevalent in a heterogeneous state such as Rivers, with diverse ethno-political and economic interest,” Cottrell said..

“Gov Wike surprised us by that singular statement, I mean we were all witnesses to Okorocha’s desperate bid to impose his son-in-law against the popular wishes of the people, which pitched him against the people of Imo State ahead of the 2019 Imo elections. This habitual habit of anointing a successor at all cost, was one of the undermining factors that worked against Okorocha, who still remains bitter that his intention to make governance in Imo State a family affair did not come to fruition. So, we are not surprised about his current travails which we believe is self-induced.

”Going forward, Gov Wike still have two years ahead to do what is right, apart from infrastructural development, with particular reference to the road constructions which is commendable and a major selling point of his administration, other areas have suffered a huge setback and need his prompt and timely intervention. For instance, the Governor needs to also give priority attention to critical areas of development such as empowerment, unemployment, insecurity, healthcare delivery and social security