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Governor Wike denies chasing Igbos out of Rivers
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said the allegation that Igbos are being sent away from the State by the government is a mere rumour.
Wike maintained that the state has and enduring relationship with the Igbos and the people of Rivers will continue to live together with the Igbos.
“In the wake of the Oyigbo crisis, people peddled the rumour that I am chasing Igbos out of Rivers State which is not true because the state has an enduring relationship with the Igbos”.
“Tell your people, Rivers people will continue to live together with Igbos. Don’t allow your sons to tell you lies. Igbos are innovative and hardworking. There can’t be Nigeria without Igbos”.
“Nobody should take them for granted. But that doesn’t mean you must allow criminals to spoil your name”.
The governor said “If I hate Igbos, I won’t appoint your son into my state cabinet two times. But you have to obey rules. Don’t allow criminals to dictate to you”.
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