18th September, 2020
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship election, claimed Wednesday night that the police have laid siege on the hotel where he is lodging.
The claim was made by Ambassador Akawor Desmond, Chairman of PDP Rivers State in a Twitter thread.
Akawor did not identify the hotel and the area of Benin, where it is located.
Akawor said the hotel of the Governor who is on official assignment in Benin, the capital of Edo State is under siege by over 300 Policemen.
Akawor said Wike is in Edo State on official assignment holding the same position Governor Ganduje of Kano State occupies for the All Progressive Party, APC.
“Governor Ganduje and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State are all in Benin, Edo State carrying out their assignment for the APC without any molestation or intimidation,” he stated.
“And in a breach of the pledge they made security agencies have decided to harass and intimidate Governor Wike who has not done any wrong.
“Rivers People Warn that we Shall hold the IGP responsible for anything that happens to our Governor,” Desmond warned.
The Hotel where the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike is lodging while on official assignment in Benin, Edo State has been held siege by over 300 Police men.
— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) September 18, 2020
Governor Ganduje and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State are all in Benin, Edo State carrying out their assignment for the APC without any molestation or intimidation.
— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) September 18, 2020
Rivers People Warn that we Shall hold the IGP responsible for anything that happens to our Governor.
Signed:
Ambassador Akawor Desmond, Chairman
PDP Rivers State— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) September 18, 2020
P.M.News men tried to confirm the location of the hotel, but without success. A text sent to the police PRO in the state, has not been replied.