Disrespecting National Anthem exhibits Obi is lawless, he’s out to divide Nigeria – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Barr Nyesom Wike, has declared that the presidential ambition of Mr Peter Obi is a “danger” and a menace to Nigeria Democracy, including a person who doesn’t have regard for the National Anthem of his nation can’t turn into the president of Nigeria.

The Minister who additionally cautioned the individuals of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area (LGA) of River state in opposition to the hypocrisy of the presidential candidate of the NDC, saying that he was not solely a liar however has a mission to divide the nation, and shouldn’t be allowed to close the presidency.

His phrases: “A man who does not believe in Nigeria, someone who derives joy in ridiculing the country by disrespecting its symbolic National Anthem must not be allowed to come near the presidency of our country.”

Wike nevertheless, expressed sturdy help for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising his administration’s optimistic impression on governance at each the state and native ranges.

He highlighted enhancements in Ogu/Bolo LGA and credited the President’s insistence on native authorities elections in an effort to empower grassroots administration.

Wike who requested a rhetorical query as what’s authorities and governance? Submitting that :” whenever you Felt the impression. Positive impression of the administration of Bola Ahmed, Tinubu. Look at what you’ve learn out right here. What is happening in Bolu What has occurred in Bolu ? What is going on in Ogun? What has occurred in Ogun? What? Or wherever. I mentioned I’m proud. Jokingly I’ve mentioned see what you’re doing that you’ve overdone. It with pleasure, however with pleasure.

“That you recommended somebody for an appointment and the person is appointed. And then understands the essence of that and brings back good governance to his people that need to rejoice over it. Look at it. Look at what I’ve read. So nobody will say any party will come and tell Ogu/Bolu. And you see center, you will tell the person, my friend, are you blind? Are you blind? Even if you are blind, can’t you feel it? Even if you don’t like Boma, you cannot say you don’t like what you are seeing.”

The Minister has additionally criticised the previous governor of River state Governor Rotimi Amechi for failing to profit the individuals of Ogu/Bolo contrasting his tenure with the present progress recorded with the approaching of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Wike who additionally challenged the previous governor of the state for bringing down a authorities college within the grassroots with out constructing one other one.

He then charged the individuals to problem Mr Amechi that wishes to be vp.

He mentioned : ”Now he has a query. The one we gave you. How far? The governor you got. How far? What was the profit to the individuals of Ogun? The solely profit we had was to carry our faculty down.”

Speaking earlier, the chairman of Ogu /Bolo LGA, Mr Vincent Nemieboka, disclosed that the gathering introduced collectively conventional rulers, Community Development Committee (CDC) executives, youth leaders, ladies teams, and elders.

Nemieboka mentioned the council’s help for Wike was anchored on tangible initiatives and key political appointments facilitated for indigenous individuals of the realm.

“Considering the volume of things, projects, and appointments you have directed to be implemented in this local government area, we will be glad to welcome you always, support you always, and follow you always,” he mentioned.

Speaking on behalf of Ogu-Bolo stakeholders, Prof. Lucky Worika counseled Wike for attracting federal presence to the realm and thanked President Tinubu for appointing indigenes to key positions.

Worika listed the appointees to incorporate Alabo Boma Iyaye as Executive Director of Finance and Administration on the NDDC; Dame Maureen Tamuno as Managing Director of the Abuja Investment Company; and Sen. George Sekibo as Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal Oil and Gas Polytechnic.

Also talking, the Amanyanabo of Bolo, King Acheseinimie Frank, corroborated the council chairman’s remarks, pointing to ongoing sand-filling initiatives, inner highway constructions, and the upkeep of the Kira–Ogu-Bolo highway executed by way of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Frank famous that Ogu-Bolo had benefited from three main political appointments facilitated by way of Wike’s workplace and warranted him of the neighborhood’s gratitude.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs, Chief Lawrence Abeabiari, pledged that the citizens within the space would ship votes for all Rainbow Coalition and APC candidates.

Abeabiari disclosed that the neighborhood had named a highway at Enelechi Phase 1 and the Sandfield undertaking after the minister.

“Your Excellency, go home and sleep. Without doubt, by noon on Jan. 16, 2027, all candidates will be delivered,” Abeabiari mentioned.