Former governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has in several occasions abused his office and the privileges of a governor.

He said, one of such abuses is his interception of security operatives on lawful assignment to arrest corrupt judges in the state.

Amaechi spoke with newsmen at the Port Harcourt International airport on arrival in the State for the Saturday re-run legislative elections as well as in a broadcast which is being aired on Radio stations across Rivers State.

Wike and Amaechi

The minister  who equally expressed total displeasure over what he called, “irresponsible comments” by Wike, also alleged that in the last election in the state, members of the now ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, party which was the major opposition party then, “were brazenly, crudely and violently prevented from exercising their inalienable rights to elect those they wanted” by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members in connivance with Governor Wike.

While calling on all Rivers state residents to come out en mass and exercise their franchise, Amaechi assured them that maximum security of lives have been ensured by the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

“During my tenure as Governor, l never abused the office of the Governor, because, it is sacred and should be respected in all ramifications,” he said.

He called on Rivers people to take advantage of the December 10 rerun elections and vote the right persons to represent them and put an end to the terror they have been made to go through by the Wike and PDP administration in the State so far.

He said, “This is another opportunity for us to exercise our right to vote for candidates of our choices. You would recall that the last time the elections were held, members of the APC were brazenly, crudely and violently prevented from exercising their inalienable rights to elect those they wanted. “

“Those same characters and forces that stole our votes by violently denying us the right to vote the last time are at it again.”

“In the months and weeks leading to this Saturday’s election, they have employed the use of violence and intimidation and harassment all aimed at preventing us from coming out to vote.”

“They have turned our hitherto peaceful state into a haven of brazen criminality culminating in killings and maiming of innocent citizens.”

“However, it is gratifying to know that the Commander-in- Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the security of lives and property in the state before, during and after the election.”

“ Mr. President has graciously provided adequate security through the length and breadth of the state. I therefore, enjoin you all to come out en masse and exercise your civic right on Saturday.”

“To this end, the reign of terror in some of our local government areas leading to senseless killings will not be tolerated as the security agencies have been directed to ensure the safety of all, before, during and after the elections.”

“I therefore, implore you all to come out and exercise your rights to vote now that you have a chance to vote and your vote will count, choose wisely, vote APC,” Amaechi said.

Again, he assured the people not to submit to any form of intimidation or threats while exercising their civic right, adding “let me assure you all that your security and safety is guaranteed.”