The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has alleged that misguided politicians have reportedly begun recruiting cults, ex-offenders, and thugs, promote their political ambitions for 2023. he said this according to intelligence report gathered by him. 

The governor claimed that the state government is aware of hotel and entertainment facility owners, who are in the process of renting out their properties to politicians and political parties as a convenient base for the assembling of these political thugs throughout the State.

In a state broadcast on Sunday, Governor Wike stressed that the state government does not take the intelligence reports at its disposal lightly. 

As a result, no politician, regardless of his previous or current position, will be given the chance or opportunity to disturb the current peace and security in Rivers.

“Similarly, we will not allow any political party, be it the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party or the Social Democratic Party to threaten the safety and security of lives and property during the campaigns with mayhem, thuggery or violence.

“Accordingly, we have already alerted and set the security agencies on the trail of these misguided politicians and leaders of political parties and stop them in their tracks with the full weight of the law.

“We also wish to warn owners of hotels and proprietors of relaxation centres to take notice and desist from releasing their facilities for politicians and party leaders to use to meet and plot against the peace, safety and security of our state.”

“I wish to reiterate our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of lives and property throughout the State and to reassure everyone that we shall continue to spare no effort to keep Rivers State safe and secure.

“We urge residents to be vigilant while going about with their normal activities and promptly report any suspicious gatherings or movements in your vicinity to the attention of the security agencies for necessary action.”

Governor Wike praised the people of Rivers State for their resounding loyalty and support of his administration since May 2015 up to this point.