By David Kabiyesi
River State Governor, Nyeasom Wike has accused former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi of collaborating with All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the state, Tony Cole of working against Tinubu’s presidency.
Wike threw another jibe at his predecessor and longtime political foe and warned people of Rivers State against voting for Cole on Saturday.
“Rotimi Amaechi and Tonye Cole actively worked against the power shift to the south and worked against their party presidential candidate in Rivers State. When the president-elect emerged as the winner, Tonye Cole rushed to congratulate him on his Instagram handle but deleted it fast when he was criticized for his dishonest, hypocritical, and opportunistic behavior,” Wike said.
He slammed Amaechi for causing tension in the state ahead of Saturday’s polls
“Recently he threw caution to the wind with his irresponsible comments on the emotive abandoned property issue in a desperate attempt to deceive the Igbo population into voting for his uninspiring APC governorship candidate, Tonye Cole.
“Igbos and Rivers people have lived harmoniously together for decades as brothers and sisters without any issues. We will continue to appreciate our Igbo brothers and friends as among the most significant investors and contributors to the development of Rivers State.
“Our fraternal ties will continue forever as nobody can ever divide us. Therefore, it’s regrettable for Rotimi Amaechi to now thoughtlessly attempt to instigate hostilities between brothers and sisters to advance selfish political objectives.”
