WIKE HAS THREATENED TO IMPRISON POLITICIANS WHO RESIST HIS INSTRUCTIONS.

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike warned on Wednesday that any politician who disobeys the state’s Executive Orders 21 and 22 will face jail time.
The governor added that the Executive Orders were intended to prevent political parties, including the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from holding political rallies on public school grounds without prior consent and payment of a N5 million non-refundable security cost.

Wike addressed at the Ahoada State School in Ahoada East Local Government Area during the launching of the Ahoada-Omoku dual road.

The governor remarked that some politicians were already bragging that with the Army and Police on their side, Executive Orders were meaningless and that they would be disobeyed.

Wike dared such politicians to defy the authorities and see if they didn’t wind up in jail.

“I didn’t suggest nobody should use primary and secondary schools for campaigning,” he said.

“All I’ve said is that if you want to use primary and secondary schools for your campaigns, you put money down.

“This is so that when you’ve used the place and destroy anything in the school, government will use the money to restore those items you spoilt and clean up the school.

“There are those who vow they would disobey, but no one will do anything.

“You know where you’ll be if you disobey.”

The governor indicated that the Executive Orders were intended to limit political activity in order to reduce nuisances and promote public harmony.

“Some individuals locate their campaign headquarters where people live,” he explained.

“Someone is returning to his residence, but he is unable to enter.

“Why? They are having political gatherings.

“We believe this should be regulated. It must be located in a non-residential area.

“They claim they will not, but I believe you will. You’ll go to jail if you do anything without permission.”