The Rivers State Government has approved January 27 every year as a
public holiday to mark the survival of the state from the forces
of political conspiracy who attempted to subvert the mandate of
the people.
The Supreme Court delivered her judgment validating Governor Wike’s election on January 27, 2015.
Also on Tuesday, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike
reiterated his warning to those planning to rig the rerun elections
in Rivers state, noting that they will be treated as armed robbers
by the people.
Addressing thousands of civil servants at the State Civil Service
Secretariat in Port Harcourt , Governor Wike said that the public
holiday signifies God’s intervention in the affairs of Rivers
State.
He said: “Every January 27 will be observed as a public holiday
in this state because that is the day God came down to save Rivers
State. What people must understand is that power comes from God. We
know God speaks last and he has spoken”.
The governor also announced that Friday February 5, will be
observed as a public holiday to enable all Rivers people prepare for
the rerun elections.
Governor Wike urged the civil servants and other Rivers people
to ensure they vote for PDP candidates in the re-run elections to
promote harmony in governance and sustain the development agenda
of the state government.
He pointed out that the defeated APC in the State plans to use
the rerun elections to enter the political arena through the window
having been shut out by the people and the Supreme Court.
Governor Wike said: “When someone cannot come through the door, he
may want to come through the window. Rivers people must not allow
them. Our people must stop them from entering through the window to
obstruct the good works of this administration “.
Speaking further on the rerun elections, Governor Wike said
that the will of the Rivers people will prevail, adding that the use
of security forces and other electoral officials to rig the process
will fail woefully.
According to him, the people believe in the transformational leadership of the PDP, stressing that it was exhibited in Bayelsa State, where the use of force by security agents failed to deliver electoral victory.
He said: “Anyone who plans to rig an election is an armed robber
and should be treated as such. If you are coming to rig an election
in the state, first prepare your will before embarking on the
journey. Inform your wife or husband and go ahead to say your last
prayer.
“When they used the security forces in Bayelsa State, it didn’t
work. It will also not work here in Rivers State. Rivers State is a
peaceful state and our people are peace loving. We want to remain so”.
The governor assured civil servants and pensioners that his
administration will continue to pay their salaries and pensions. He
said all welfare issues will be given top priority.
He, however, stated that steps will be taken by the administration
to verify the actual number of civil servants and pensioners to
stop payment to non-existent beneficiaries.
The governor added that the administration will work out modalities to improve the state’s internally generated revenue.
Earlier, Head of the State Civil Service, Barrister Rufus Godwins
commended the governor for being up to date in the payment of
salaries and pensions. He assured the governor of the loyalty of
the workers.
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