Chet Nwata A lawyer and activist has made a damning allegation against former Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike.
This is as Wike’s relationship with his successor, Sim Fubara gets rocky.
Speaking in an interview on Arise TV Morning Show , Nwala said what could have led to the political chaos in Rivers State is unconnected to former Governor Wike’s demand in the State allocation.
Nwata who alleged that Wike demanded to be given 25% of Rivers state allocation during an interview on Arise TV, claimed that Governor Sim allegedly offered to give 10% of the allocation to his predecessor but he allegedly refused.
Nwala also alleged that Wike demanded N2 billion from the N5 billion recently disbursed by the Federal Government to the states as part of palliatives to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal.
According to the Pan-Africanist, most of the governor’s aides, including commissioners and Chief Security Officer, were appointed by the FCT Minister.
He said, “Wike demanded 25% of Rivers State allocations. From what we heard, the governor even offered to give him 10%. This is what is happening in our state.
“Not just that, we had a situation where Wike appointed almost all the commissioners, appointed a Chief Security Officer for the governor. These are personal things that should be of concern to the governor. These are things that should make him revolt.
“We have seen a situation where even the commissioners appointed by Wike disrespect the governor. Naturally, everybody will revolt. You don’t expect the governor to stick to any agreement made before the election.
“If the governor continues with the agenda Wike has for Rivers State, the state will not make progress. Wike took Rivers State 10 years backwards.
“Let me also shock you, out of the N5 billion palliative money that was sent to Rivers State, Wike demanded N2 billion from it. This is why some of us commend his (Fubara) moves”.
According to him, Wike is fighting the Governor over the state’s allocation.
He also said that Governor Sim is fighting back because it is natural for people to push back when oppressed.
