Governor Chibuike Amaechi of
Rivers State has again lashed out at some of the alleged actions of the Police
in the state, describing them as an attempt by the security agency to turn
Rivers into a military state.
The governor, who spoke yesterday, at
a ceremony at Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt, to mark the 53rd
anniversary of the country’s independence, also urged Rivers people to join
forces with the state government to resist the move.
He recalled how the Police dispersed
13,000 newly recruited teachers by the state government at the Liberation
Stadium over unfounded excuse that they were hired to protest against the
administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.
It would be recalled that the
teachers were invited by the state Ministry of Education to collect their
posting letters before they were dispersed by the Police command in the state.
The governor said all steps should be
taken to thwart attempts by those plotting to disrupt democratic flow in
the state.
Amaechi further assured that his
administration would continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the
state, adding that he would not compromise on the standard of education.
“We must come together as a people to
chase away those who want to turn Rivers State into a military state.
“This state is identified by an
elected government and we must identify with a civilian government,” he said.
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Calling 13,000 persons 2 gather at d Liberation Stadium is wrong and should be condermed by all right thinking pple. I was there at d PDP Convention that took d lives of some persons as a result of d Stampede. Sir, pls let d Teachers have their Letters in their respective LGA's or better still Online and stop causing confusion here and there.
ReplyDeleteBut using tear gas on 13000 people by mbu men is right and shuold not be condemed.
DeleteWhy gather 13000, without police permit or follow proper proceedure? Had anything happened to those teachers Ameachi should be held responsible. Pls nigerians wise up don't allow any politician, use ur blood to score points against others.
DeleteAmaechi u talk too much and stop playing with gallery.
ReplyDeleteAmaechi is a drowning man he has loose out already
ReplyDeleteU're just a noise maker,making war where there is no war.The norths are so desperate to continue to rule 9ja.The plan ds fight 4rm the bigining,they're just using u against the south south,u think they like u?as far as they're conside,u are an infidel and a betrayer,they don't work with betrayers and infidels.They stii see u as yarnimi,after finish using u,they will dump u.I thought u are the chairman of the GF?why not go 4 president instead of vice.One day u will no that aboki don't like betrayers and infidels like u.
ReplyDeleteThe Rivers State Governor Mr Rotimi Amaechi has proven beyound reasonable doubt that he does not want peace by fanning the embers of discord at every turn. I thought that the celebrating the event of Nigeria's'independence should be an opportunity to seek a peaceful resolution to the Rivers state crisis not emphasizing and magnifying it. The truth is that Nigerians are tired with all this rant of Amaechi pitted against GEJ or the Rivers State Police command or New PDP against Old PDP. It is clearly not the way forward and for no matter how long we harp on it, it would'nt create the much elusive jobs, build the deplorable roads, improve the transportation sector and in general improving the standard of governance in Nigeria. I think that Gov Rotimi Amaechi has crossed the rubicon in crying wolf and by so doing has disrespected the Presidency.The only way out for him is to go out of his way to seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Let him do his part first and pass the buck to the Presidency. Nigerians are watching.
ReplyDeleteAmaechi if I hear nwii again!,I will serve U impeachment notice
ReplyDeleteDon't mind Amechi. He knows what he is doing.whipping up sentiment has always been his antic:have you forgotten how he become governor,without standing for an election.it won't work this time because we are now wiser.why cry wolf where none exiists, just to continue pillaging our common vault while we sympathise with him on self- inflicted injury.
ReplyDeleteAmaechi enough is enough, is better for u to resign nd leave dis country in peace nd nt in pieces.
ReplyDeleteAmechi has gone crazy & has lost the peoples symparty.
ReplyDeleteAmaechi go on. My broda. Hit Dem hard.
ReplyDeleteSee there ethnic commeNts, shame!