Why I refused to go to National Assembly after two phrases as Rivers Gov – Wike

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed what he claimed was the explanation he didn’t contest for the Senate after finishing his second time period as governor of Rivers State.

Speaking on the commissioning of a pedestrian bridge on the Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja on Friday, Wike disclosed that he turned down the chance to turn out to be a lawmaker as a result of the place would restrict his freedom to specific his opinions.

He stated, “Many governors at this time, when they’re executed, they need to go to the National Assembly, however I stated that I will not go. They requested me why, and I stated I’d be prevented from talking my thoughts.

“Since I will not be capable to converse my thoughts, there isn’t any want for me to go there. That is true. Everybody has forgotten what this nation was prior to now.”

The minister stated that wherever he finds himself, he expresses himself, particularly on the state of the nation.

The former governor of Rivers State additionally urged political and non secular leaders within the nation to prioritise high quality management for the advantage of the lots.