Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has predicted political persecution from his opponents once his tenure ends in 2023.
Wike made the submissions over the weekend in Abuja during the dedication of Uche Nwosu’s son, grandson of former Imo Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha.
He however, noted that he is prepared for whatever may come his way and has started preparations for such scenarios already.
Wike, who revealed that he has already moved out of the government house in Rivers even before the expiration of his tenure, said those in power do not like those who speak the truth but he won’t, because of fear, bend to anyone’s wishes.
Making reference to the ongoing saga between Okorocha and the incumbent Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, Wike declared that he believes what Okorocha is experiencing in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as well as other security agencies is nothing but political persecution.
He, therefore, urged him to remain steadfast because he will emerge a better person from the experiences.
In his words, “Political prosecution will come especially after you have left office so what you’re going through today is not peculiar with you and your family. I know they will come after me but am prepared, I am ready for them.
“You should be strong and put your trust in God. I don’t stay close to people in power, particularly this kind of power, you see in life, I was looking around to see Governors, I know if Uche Nwosu is a sitting governor, you will see a lot of governors here.
“If Rochas was Governor you would have seen a lot of governors here, life is like that, for me now I don’t even live in the Government House. I have parked out, even though I still have two more years, I am tired so I had to leave.
“Particularly again when you have a system that is not doing well, the truth must be told. Many people don’t like the truth that is why they don’t like me.
“You said this is APC hall, I came here I didn’t see any APC member, today I’ve converted it to Christian hall. The way I do my thing, nobody can stop me or tell me who can be my friend. Nobody in this country can tell where to go, nobody,
“I am happy he is no longer in power that is why I am coming close to him now to learn the experience of those who are no longer in power, so that by the time it gets to me I will be used to it,” Wike said.
