Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike yesterday warned the Federal Government not to interfere with the upcoming National Assembly re-run elections.
Wike said “I want to warn, let nobody attempt to do what happened in Bayelsa State here. Since they said they have annulled the elections, let them come and conduct fresh elections.
“Let nobody think that they can use soldiers and policemen to intimidate us. We will resist any such attempt. We have maintained our cool for a long time. Our calmness should not be mistaken as a sign of weakness.”
Adding that “We shall return all our National Assembly members as a way to disgrace those who think they will snatch the mandate of the people.”
The Governor who addressed his supporters said that he will be approaching the Supreme court counter the verdict of the court of Appeal
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It will be recalled that earlier on Wednesday,December,2015 an Appeal court sitting in Abuja upheld the decision of the state election petition tribunal which nullified Gov Wike’s victory in the April 11, 2015 elections, and ordered a fresh election within 90 days.
The judgement was receive with joy and praises from supporters,including the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Dakuku Adol Peterside
Mr Dakuku said it was an overwhelming victory which goes to show that truly the elections in Rivers State was marred by violence.Which clearly explain the fact that there was no election in Rivers State.
