I'll restore security of lives, property-- Wike to Riverspeople

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(Nigeria) Rivers  State  governor-elect,   Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured  the people of  the state   that his administration  will  restore  security  across  the  state.
He said  that the  right environment will be created for the  people  of  the  state  to engage in different  businesses and also relax after work,  without fear of being molested by criminals. Speaking at the  pre-inauguration  variety  night at Port Harcourt  Polo  Club, Wike  said  that  security  was central  to  the development of any society.
He said: "We have had a wonderful variety night with the right dose of comedy, music and cultural  displays. Earlier in the day, we were at the Sharks Stadium for a novelty football match.
"We need more of these recreational activities going forward. This can only  be  possible  with adequate  security. I want to use this opportunity  to  assure  the good  people  of  Rivers  State  that under the incoming  administration,  security  of lives and property  will be our watchword."
He denied allegation by the outgoing  Governor Rotimi  Amaechi  that he was  involved  in extra -judicial killings during the last  elections.
He said  that allegation  was malicious  and merely  concocted by the outgoing  governor,  who was finding  it  difficult  to  accept  the  will of  the  people. 
 Wike  said  that  during  and after the  elections,  he respected  all electoral  guidelines  as he had always  done  since he joined  politics.
The governor-elect regretted that up to Wednesday, the outgoing  governor  and his associates were still shopping  for an illegal  injunction  to stop his inauguration. He said their latest failure at a Federal  High Court in Lagos shows that  the  outgoing  governor  is not tired of  impunity.
Chairman  of  the  Nyesom  Ezenwo  Wike inauguration  committee, Mr  Austin Opara said  that  the  night  was organised  by  committee  for  the  people  to relax  ahead of  the  inauguration.
First class comedians, choral groups,  musicians and the Rivers State Cultural troupe entertained the guests at the variety  night.

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