The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has alleged that there is a negative plot by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against people of the state.
Wike said “The
fact that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can
successfully conduct elections in Sambisa forest, but not in Rivers
State is an indication of the negative plot against the state.”
The
Governor also alleged that the continued postponement of the rerun
election by INEC shows that the elections body is plotting to rig the
polls.
Wike said this on Friday, October 28, 2016, while meeting with members of the West African Architects.
According to Daily Post, the Governor said
“Because people want to illegally seize power in Rivers State that is
why you are hearing all this. All this plot is to take Rivers State. Why
do you want to take Rivers State when it is not your own?
“Between
March 19th and now, they planned to do elections so that they can get
the number of seats to impeach me and put their own man. Since March,
everyday they postpone the elections. From May to June to July, August
then September. They said October ending, still no election. Now, they
say 10th of December and when we get to 10th of December, they may shift
it to next year.”
Adding that “Election
took place in Borno , election took place in Yobe, election took place
in Adamawa where you have deadly insurgency. They were able to conduct
elections and votes were counted. They were able to conduct election in
Sambisa forest and votes were counted, but they cannot conduct election
here in Rivers State.”
Governor Wike also suggested the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settlement of political conflicts.
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