Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that he cannot be removed as state governor because despite the ‘gang ups’ in Abuja against the state, the election tribunal’s verdict is not God’s verdict.
While addressing a crowd of well-wishers at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Wike said “By my training I am not supposed to criticize any Judge for his opinions, but I have to say that the tribunal has given its verdict, but we know by the special grace of God, it is not God’s verdict.
“Let me tell you that despite all the gang ups in Abuja against Rivers State, we must protect the interest of our state. If they like let them use all the powers they have, but their powers can never be superior to God’s power. I want to urge you all to be calm and peaceful because I am still the Governor of Rivers State.”
On the Tribunal’s judgement, he said “We believe that we have a good case. I have never seen where a lower court will over rule the verdict of a higher court.
“In Lagos state PDP went to court with the governorship candidate of the APC. One of PDP’s grouses was that INEC did not comply with use of card readers, but at the court of appeal, it was held that the issue of card readers has no place in the electoral act. But today we have heard that the card reader is part of our electoral act as far as the Rivers state Election Tribunal is concerned.
If they like let them summon the justices as they have been doing, but one day God’s own pronouncement will come. So I don’t want you to make trouble. Conduct yourselves as people who expect good governance.
He urged his well-wishers to rely on the law. He said “Do not panic, the law and the facts are on our side, because we have a competent legal team that will handle the matter.”