“Heaven Will Not Fall” — Wike Points Sturdy Warning to Rivers Govt Over Stadium Ban
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has issued a robust assertion to the Rivers State Authorities over the denial of approval for a political rally on the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt.
The minister accused the Rivers State Authorities of blocking plans for a Renewed Hope Household rally scheduled to carry on the fashionable stadium. He described the refusal as unfair and unacceptable.
Wike stated the organisers had adopted due course of by making use of to make use of the ability. In accordance with him, the request was turned down by the state authorities with out justification.
Talking throughout the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Agenda coordinators on the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt, Wike overtly challenged the state authorities to rethink its choice.
The coordinators have been inaugurated for the three senatorial districts and all 23 native authorities areas of Rivers State.
He warned that one other denial wouldn’t be tolerated.
He stated, “We utilized to the state authorities for using the Yakubu Gowon Stadium. They refused us. Let me say this clearly: subsequent time they do that, for those who don’t approve it, we’ll break in by power.
“So, the state coordinator ought to write once more to the state authorities and select a day after we will inaugurate the ward-level coordinators. I need all people to listen to this clearly. Sufficient is sufficient.
“We’re all from Rivers State. No person can deny us using state services. In the event you refuse to grant approval, we’ll do the needful, and we’ll take it by power. Heaven won’t fall. Even when heaven falls, in every single place will nonetheless be at peace.”
Wike careworn that public services belong to the individuals of the state and shouldn’t be used as instruments for political exclusion. He insisted that no group needs to be prevented from holding lawful gatherings in Rivers State.
Supporters on the occasion cheered loudly as he made the assertion, displaying clear backing for his place.
Nonetheless, as of the time of submitting this report, the Rivers State Authorities had not issued an official response to Wike’s warning.