In a twist of event in the River’s crisis, leaders of the Rivers State GrassRoots Development Initiative (GDI), founded by the former Governor, Nyesom Wike has turned against Wike, warning him to cease interference in Rivers politics.
The GDI leaders issued the warning on Monday after a meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who welcomed the former members of GDI and the Coordinators Forum at the Government House in Porth Harcourt.
Hon. Collins Onuwo, a former Chairman of the Coordinators Forum of the Grassroots Development Initiative and Chairman of GDI, who was part of the leaders who pledged their dedication and allegiance to the Rivers State Government and the Simplified Movement, strssed that the group had always worked in capacity for RIvers State’s interest, however the actions of the FCT Minister’s actions is not in the state’s interest.
Onuwo explained that the group had in the past worked tirelessly for Wike, however Wike’s disregard for the state and law is distasteful and not worthy of loyalty.
“We want the public to know that the GDI is the movement, the association, the group founded by the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. He founded that group.
“That group brought him to power. That group supported him for a second term. That group is his strength. Whoever he is today, it is because of the GDI. However, today, we have all collectively decided that we are no longer members of that group,” he said.
According to Onuwo, the GDI leaders have alligned with the truth, adding that Wike is obstructing justice and truth as upheld by the judiciary.
“Today, what is Rivers’ interest? It is to ensure the protection of our votes that brought in Siminalayi Fubara.
“The Supreme Court has affirmed that indeed, he won that election. It was the most peaceful election, devoid of bloodshed, accidents, or gunshots, and Fubara won in all the LGAs.
“This has never happened before… today, one man says that the election should not be held. We have joined millions of Rivers women, youths, and elders who insist on protecting our votes.
“We do not care who the Governor is. A fight against any youth in this state is a fight against the entire state. All the youths of Rivers State will stand against you. The fight against Edison Ehie, because he stood for the truth… all of us are willing to stand with Edison Ehie, even unto death,” he stressed.
