Wike vows to forcefully acquire entry to stadium for rally if Rivers govt denies approval


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dared the Rivers State Authorities to once more deny approval for using the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for a Renewed Hope Household rally, vowing to forcefully acquire entry to the power if that occurs.

Wike mentioned the organisers had utilized to make use of the stadium for Friday’s occasion however had been denied approval by the state authorities.

He warned that if the governor repeats such motion, the organisers would break into the power and use it.

The minister issued the warning on Friday whereas talking on the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, throughout the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Agenda coordinators within the three senatorial districts and the 23 native authorities areas of Rivers State.

He mentioned, “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, in the event you 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 would like everyone 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 all places will nonetheless be at peace.”