Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says he has petitioned security agencies not to release military personnel to former governor of the state, Chibuike Amaechi or any politician to interfere in this saturday’s elections in the state.
Wike, who made this known during a state wide broadcast on Thursday, accused Amaechi of planning to disrupt saturday’s election with military personnel and thugs.
He also called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute 27 politicians in the state for allegedly planning to disrupt the elections with armed thugs, in military and police uniforms.
The politicians include: Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, Giobari Poiba, Barisi Bonikoo, Hon. Mike Amachree, Paul Lawrence Paul, Anosike Orduwa, Mr. Ogbams Ojimah, Kenneth Chinda, Smile Azundah and Gift Welebe.
Dr. Lenoonu Nwibubasa, Bright Nwinyoodee, Barika Bareh, Friday Sinee, Dumbari Deezua and Neeka Ikina amongst others.