Wike Increases Political Appointment From 28,000 To 50,000 Persons

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has increased the number of Special Assistants on Political Units from 28,000 to 50,000.

The Governor’s spokesperson, Kelvin Ebiri made this known in a statement on Thursday. The statement reads; “Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the appointment of Special Assistants on Political Units from 28,000 (Twenty Eight Thousand) to 50,000 (Fifty Thousand).” Naija News recalls on Wednesday, Wike announced the appointment of 28,000 persons into various political offices. The appointment was contained in a statement by his spokesperson, Kelvin Ebiri. The statement noted that all the appointments are with immediate effect. The 28,000 persons are to serve as special assistants for polling units in the state. Earlier, the Rivers State Governor appointed 14,000 Special Advisers, as well as 319 Ward Liaison Officers and 40 Local Government Area Liaison Officers.

Wike Gives Only Way To End PDP Crisis

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed that his grievances against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are not about the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The Governor also added that he has no issues with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who emerged as the party’s Vice Presidential candidate as well. Wike however revealed that his anger is against some vested interests within the party whom he described as “hyenas and rent seekers,” that do not want justice, fairness and equity in the party. Making further explanation, the Rivers Governor said the only thing he wants is the resignation of Iyorchia Ayu as the PDP National Chairman and his replacement by a southerner. Naija News reports Wike made his stand known in a statement by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri which he said when he hosted PDP Cross River candidates for governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, House of Assembly elections and local government party chairmen at his private residence in Rumueprikom. The PDP South-South National Vice-Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih was also in attendance at the meeting.

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