Former Governor Peter Odili has come under heavy fire from the Rivers State Elders Council for his derogatory comments on Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and how he has handled Rivers State politics.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The council denounced Odili’s recent remarks during a Christmas carol service in a statement signed by 45 notable elders, including Senator Magnus Abe, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, and Emmanuel Anyanwu.
According to Vanguard, Odili had accused Wike of attempting to turn Rivers State into his private estate, a statement deemed inappropriate by the elders.
The Rivers State Elders Council argued that such comments were not only disrespectful but also lacked the necessary courage to address the real issues behind Wike’s leadership.
They pointed out that despite their political differences, Wike had always shown respect for Dr. Odili.
The council further criticized Odili for making these remarks in an attempt to please the current Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who was the special guest at the event.
The council advised the concerned elders to counsel Odili to be more careful with his public statements and to refrain from further stoking political tensions.
They also urged Dr. Odili and his allies to leave Wike alone and focus on their political manipulations without dragging the former governor into the fray.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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