The Governor of Rivers State,
Nyesom Wike, has outlined what he described as the negative achievement of the
All Progressives Congress, APC, and President Muhammadu Buhari government for
more than three years.
Wike said for the past three
years, the ruling government had done nothing to advance the ideals of
independence.
Governor Wike, while addressing
Rivers people during the 58th Independence Day anniversary, at the Sharks
Stadium in Port Harcourt, yesterday, said the Buhari-led government had only
succeeded in deliberately damaging the National Assembly, the Judiciary, and
the security agencies.
He continued, “After over three
years in power, the federal government has done nothing to advance the promise of
independence, except failures, excuses, intimidation, insecurity, stealing of
elections and weakening of democratic institutions, including the National
Assembly, the judiciary, and the security agencies.
“These are difficult times and
our nation is on the edge. Democracy is at the crossroads and good governance
in abeyance.
“The economy has remained
comatose, and is reportedly receding again with associated economic
consequences and hardship on ordinary Nigerians.
“Never in our history have
Nigerians been subjected to untold sufferings as a result of the direct,
erratic and ill-conceived economic policies and decisions of the Federal
Government.
“Under their watch, our beloved
country is now certified as the world’s headquarters of abject poverty, with
over 87 million people living below two dollars per day,” he said.
“We need leaders who will not
interfere with our collective rights to live as free citizens and pursue our
goals and dreams in peace, security and happiness.
“As 2019 beckons, with promise, I
hope Nigerians will all rise up to the challenge of leadership and vote for the
candidate that would restore our faith in the promise of independence.”
Wike said his administration has
translated the new Rivers development blueprint into reality through meaningful
projects and programmes.
“Today, we are delivering on all
our core priorities. Our economy is stronger, creating jobs and attracting new
investments; our schools are getting better for our children; our healthcare
system is delivering better services and our communities are safer.
“In deed, everyday brings home
the progress we have collectively made, the transformational projects we have
delivered, the changes in our rural areas and above all, the fact that our
state is steadily moving towards the promise of a new Rivers State with boundless
opportunities for all,” he added.
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