Author: Paulinus Nsirim

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike started 2021 pretty much the same way he ended 2020, by playing host to a number of State Governors and political leaders from across Nigeria, in a colourful festival of commissioning some of his legacy Projects, spread across the length and breadth of Rivers State.The carnivalesque atmosphere and the pomp and celebration that greeted Governor Nyesom Wike and his array of special guests, coupled with a robust display of the rich cultural heritage and traditional beauty of the diverse peoples in every community and local government they visited to commission the projects, were ample testimony that…

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Recently at the funeral of an eminent Jurist, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte, Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi described himself as the “Best Governor” Rivers State has produced. Amaechi, known for playing to the gallery also used the occasion to make uncomplimentary remarks about politics and development in the State.Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo responded to Amaechi by describing his predecessor’s tenure as a legacy of white elephant projects.Governor Wike, who gave his response during a live television interview programme, on Monday, September 28th, was reacting to comments made by the Minister who cast aspersions on the security and development of Rivers State…

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Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, went to the ancient city of Benin, saw and faced the agents of a siege, conquered the godfather. But he was also quick to give credit to all those who joined him in the battle to accomplish the sweet victory and reclaim Edo State for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)and bring all the States in the Region under the protection of the Umbrella. Speaking at the post-election victory press conference, in his capacity as the Chairman, PDP National Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship polls, Governor Wike said: “I want to particularly thank my colleagues,…

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Those who had been stoking the fires of divisive politics and fanning the embers of the politics of bitterness in Rivers State, were given a rude shock on Monday, August 24, 2020, when Dr. Chidi Julius Lloyd, a staunch chieftain of the Rivers State All Progressives Congress, APC, walked into Government House Port  Harcourt and was welcomed with open arms by Governor Nyesom Wike.Also on hand to receive him were the Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chairman, Ambassador Desmond Akawor,  elder statesman of Emuoha and Rivers politics, Chief Sergeant Awuse and other political big wigs.Lloyd’s kinsmen from Akpabu and…

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Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State is, without doubt, the most energetic, pragmatic, proactive and charismatic national figure and political leader in Nigeria today.He is greatly admired across the board for his boldness and forthrightness. The patriotic enthusiasm and chivalry, which he exudes in his honest, robust, unfettered and crusading for all the right causes endear him to many.The events of Thursday, July 16, 2020, captured especially the leadership authority and courageous audacity with which he stormed the home of Dr. Joi Nunieh, erstwhile Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to rescue the helpless woman,…

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