Rivers State Governor-Elect, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has assured the people of the state that his administration will restore security across the state.
He said that the right environment will be created for the people of the state to engage in different businesses and also relax after work, without fear of being molested by criminals.
Speaking during the pre-inauguration variety night at Port Harcourt Polo Club on Wednesday, Wike said that security was central to the development of every society.
He said : “We have had a wonderful variety night with the right dose of comedy, music and cultural displays. Earlier in the day, we were at the Sharks Stadium for a novelty football match.
“We need more of these recreational activities going forward. This can only be possible with adequate security. I want to use this opportunity to assure the good people of Rivers State that under the incoming administration, security of lives and property will be our watchword”.
The governor-elect took out time to refute the allegation by the outgoing governor, Rotimi Amaechi that he was involved in extra -judicial killings during the last elections.
He said that allegation was malicious and merely concocted by the outgoing governor who is finding it difficult to accept the will of the people. Wike said that during and after the elections, he respected all electoral guidelines as he has always done since he joined politics.
The governor-elect regretted that up to Wednesday, the outgoing governor and his associates were still shopping for an illegal injunction to stop his inauguration. He said their latest failure at a Federal High Court in Lagos shows that the outgoing governor is not tired of impunity.
Chairman of the Nyesom Ezenwo Wike inauguration committee, Rt. Hon Austin Opara said that the night was organised by committee for the people to relax ahead of the inauguration.
First class comedians, choral groups, musicians and the Rivers State Cultural troupe entertained the guests at the variety night.
Celebratory fireworks displays also lite the night sky in preparation for the inauguration of the governor-elect on Friday.
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