Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday issued stern warning to those who are planning to take advantage of the hospitality of the Rivers people to hatch their secessionist agenda.
He gave this warning on Tuesday, while speaking to traditional rulers, political and opinion leaders of Ekpeye, who paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Port Harcourt.
Wike said his administration will leave no stone unturned in protecting the state and citizens against such persons who think they can occupy the state by dragging her into their separatist agenda.
“Rivers State does not belong to any other place. It is an autonomous State. Nobody in other State can come and tell us that we are with them, No.
“So, I will not allow anybody to enter this State to tell us that we are part of them. We will do everything we can to protect the interest of our State.
“We are a friendly people. We will allow anybody to come here and do business. But nobody should go beyond doing business to hoist unnecessary flag here. We will not take it.”
He advised the delegation to stay vigilant about what happens within and around their communities.
He enjoined them to report any suspicious movements so as that proper action can be taken to avert any possible attack.
“Nigeria has collapsed. Security has also collapsed. There is no day you won’t hear ten people have been killed, 20 people have been killed, 30 have been kidnapped.
“There is no assurance of protection of life anymore. You owe it now to yourselves to protect your life. Be vigilant.
“When they say there is curfew, obey. It is for your own interest. Now that we have put that curfew, we are watching how crime rate is going down.”
Governor Wike also blamed parents for failure to instill moral values and discipline in their children which has emanated to social vices.
While speaking, leader of the delegation, Prof. Dulu Appah thanked the governor on behalf of the people of Ekpeye, stating that the ethnic group has enjoyed quite a number of projects geared towards development in the area.
