Blessing Okorite, Port Harcourt
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared that there was no room for a planned protest under the guise of ‘RevolutionNow’ in the state.
Governor Wike, who made the declaration, on Sunday, in Port Harcourt, said that the state was not part of the RevolutionNow protest and whatever agenda it seeks to pursue.
According to Governor Wike, “Rivers State does not subscribe to what the RevolutionNow protest represents and Rivers State is not part of the protest”.
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The governor directed security agencies in the state to arrest anybody involved in the RevolutionNow protest and also take all necessary steps to prosecute such persons.
Governor Wike urged parents to ensure that their children are not misled by agents of the march to participate in the illegal protest.
“All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,” Governor Wike said.
