Wike opens up on how to end Rivers crisis

Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister has revealed conditions for achieving lasting peace in crisis-ridden Rivers State.

Speaking on Friday during a church thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt to mark the 70th birthday of former federal lawmaker Ken Chikere, Wike noted that only a sincere and inclusive reconciliation process can resolve the lingering political crisis in Rivers State.

The former Rivers Governor noted that peace can only be achieved through collective efforts, adding that all critical stakeholders must be part of the peace process, including members of the State and National Assemblies, the two dominant political parties, and other prominent leaders.

“There is no need of embarrassing our women to be naked outside,” Wike said. “No amount of such can bring peace, no amount of such blackmail can bring peace. What can bring peace is for you to humble yourself and say, for the interest of the state, I want everybody to work together.”

““If any group will be excluded, it means there is no total peace,” he warned. “Seeing me alone does not bring peace… There are critical stakeholders that must be involved.” he added.