By Gbenga Oke

Opobo Patriots, a non-political group in Rivers State, has denied the endorsement of Minister of Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike for the governorship race in the state.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Charles Jaja, in a statement, said: “We will like to clearly state that as a policy, the Opobo Patriots had never in its many years of existence delved into the arena of politics and that remains the position of the club till date.

“However, should the need arise for us to consider endorsing anyone for the 2015 governorship election in Rivers State, such a decision will be guided by principles such as character, capacity, consistency, equity, justice, fairness, loyalty and patriotism.

“We call on our numerous members and the general public, who hold the Opobo Patriots in high esteem, to disregard the purported endorse-ment of the Minister, as such endorsement is only a figment of some people’s imagination.”