According to The Punch, it was reported that Wike recently claimed during a public event that he had brought Odili out of “political obscurity” and referred to him as a “General Overseer,” referencing the appointments of Odili’s wife, retired Justice Mary Odili, and his daughter, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to key positions in Rivers State by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
In a statement released in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, signed by former Governor Sir Celestine Omehia, former Deputy Governor Tele Ikuru, and 12 others, the Concerned Elders described Wike’s comments as disrespectful and inappropriate.
“It is unfortunate that the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, used a church event this week at Oroigwe to insult a former Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili, a highly respected elder statesman, and his family.”
The elders emphasized that such remarks undermine the community’s values of respect and dialogue and called for a more respectful approach to addressing grievances.
The elders attributed Wike’s remarks to Dr. Odili’s recent advice against an alleged impeachment plot targeting Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who has been in office for just over three months. “The only reason for Nyesom Wike’s outburst against Dr. Peter Odili is that Dr. Odili, in a statesmanly manner, advised him against plotting the impeachment of Governor Fubara.”
The elders urged Wike to refrain from further attacks on respected figures in Rivers State, emphasizing the need to preserve the state’s tradition of mutual respect and unity.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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