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Nyesom Wike on Saturday called on the people Rivers State to advocate peaceful co-existence as they need each other for the development of the state.
Wike said that the development of Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt areas is because of the concentration of the state’s population in the areas and the need to provide the required infrastructure.
Wike who spoke during a Solidarity Visit by Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide at the Government House urged the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality to work in unity for the good of the area.
He said though politicians can belong to different political parties, every Rivers son or daughter must work towards developing Rivers State.
He said: “All of us cannot be in one political party, but in belonging to different political parties, let us protect the interest of our people.
“Let us as Traditional Rulers and leaders work for peace in our respective communities. It is in an atmosphere of peace that development can take place.”
He said no ethnic nationality in Rivers State can emerge as Governor without the support of others.
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“We must all work together with other ethnic groups. There is no ethnic group that produces a Governor without the support of other ethnic nationalities.
“You need the support of everyone to advance any political interest in the state”, he said.
He maintained that the three flyover bridges must be delivered by February 2021. He added that key residential areas of the state capital will be restored by his Administration while steps have been to restore peace in different communities.
Wike said that an Ikwerre youth with the nickname, “Italian” has been declared wanted. He said the Rivers State Government will deploy resources to track him down.
He warned Traditional Rulers against taking sides with cultists and criminals. He said any Traditional Ruler indicted by cultists will face the full weight of the law.
The Governor thanked the Ogbakor Ikwerre for their support before, during and after the elections. He expressed happiness for the overwhelming support from the four Ikwerre speaking Local Government Areas.
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