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I don’t want to be VP – Governor says

The Governor said this while commissioning of some facilities at the Rivers state University.
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The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has said that he is not interested in running for Vice-President in 2019.

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Wike described the reports as false, adding that nobody will deceive him to waste the resources of the state.

The Governor said this while commissioning of some facilities at the Rivers state University.

He said “Wherever God places you, make sure , you do something for your people. It is not a matter of carrying SARS and Army personnel. SARs and Army personnel will not be with you on judgement day when the people demand to know what you have done for them.

“I heard they are saying I want to be vice president. Let no one deceive you. It is a lie.

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“I am not contesting anything. Tell them that pattern will not work for me.

“Nobody will use the position of Vice President to deceive me into wasting the funds of Rivers State. Our funds will be used to develop Rivers State.”

Fight for control

Governor Nyesom Wike and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi have been at loggerheads with each person accusing the other of fraud.

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Wike recently alleged that his government has evidence of Rotimi Amaechi’s fraudulent activities while he was Governor.

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