Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has declared that he has no anti-Ijaw agenda.
Rather, he emphasised that he is only committed to defending the assets of the state.
In a statement by his Special Assistant Governor Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Wike said his actions are in the interest of Rivers people.
He said that he will continue to protect the assets of Rivers State, no matter the level of misinformation that opponents of the state sponsor in the media.
He spoke on Tuesday while addressing the Quarterly Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.
He said: “I will continue to protect the assets of Rivers State. My goal is to protect the interest of Rivers State and her people.
“We are defending Rivers ownership of Soku Oil Wells. Soku Oil Wells are situated in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
“I am saying no, we will not allow a neighbouring state take over what belongs to our people.
“We don’t have any anti-Ijaw agenda. If there is anyone with anti-Ijaw agenda, it is those coming from outside to claim Soku Oil Wells that belong to Rivers State. You want to take what belongs to our state and you want us to fold our hands.
“Rivers State is one. Nobody can divide this state. As Governor, I will not agree for any outsider to take what belongs to Rivers State. I will protect what belongs to our state.”
He vowed his administration will continue to do what is right for the state.
He commended Rivers Traditional Rulers for supporting the State Government to deliver developmental projects and programmes.
Wike advised them to promote peace in their respective communities to attract development and empowerment.
Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Amayanabo of Opobo, King Douglas Dandeson Jaja commended the Rivers State Government for the acquisition of 45 percent of the OML 11.
He also commended the Rivers State Government for winning the ownership of Soku Oil Wells through the Court.
He said that the victory would lead to peace in the area.
