President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Police and other security agencies to comply with the court’ s order sacking local government chairmen in Rivers State until the Court of Appeal rules otherwise .

The police yesterday withdrew from the secretariats of the local governments in deference to the presidential directive .

It was learnt that Buhari gave the order to demonstrate his commitment to the Rule of Law contrary to the insinuations in some quarters , especially by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) .

According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the President, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari has made it clear that he won ’ t stop the execution of a court judgment. Shehu, who spoke with our correspondent , said : “ It is very clear from the view of the President that the judgment on the sack of the local government chairmen in Rivers State must be respected .

“ The President made it clear that he cannot stop the judgment unless it is set aside by the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court.

“ In fact, the President has asked the police and security agencies why they did not enforce the court order . They said they were only at the local government secretariats to secure these public institutions because they had information that there might be backlash .

“ So, there was no question of impunity by the President in Rivers State. The attack against the President was unfair by those behind it. ”

Replying a question , Shehu said: “ Actually , the police have withdrawn from the local governments. ”

But the APC governorship candidate in the state , Dr. Dakuku Peterside, yesterday condemned an alleged impunity by Governor Nyesom Wike .

Peterside, in a statement in Abuja, said apart from the questionable borrowing of N30 billion , Wike was wrong to have dissolved state institutions created with tenured security .

He said: “ I had hoped that this government would take a cue from the Buhari administration but it is becoming obvious by the day that the Wike government does not intend to tow the path of honour and statesmanship and therefore does not deserve the trust of Rivers people .

“ On our path , we are duty -bound to protect our state and the interest of all our people and those who reside here. It is that call of duty and with the highest sense of responsibility that has compelled me to speak up.

“ Let us with continuing , unwavering faith in the True God and confidence in our judicial institutions, trust that we shall soon see the end of this era of impunity, directionlessness and crass disregard for the rights of our people and the constitution of our nation. Regardless of the darkness that has enveloped our state , we know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and we vow to leave no stone unturned until our people have reached their well - deserved Eldorado. ”

Peterside queried the alleged high- handedness of the
administration of Wike and why N 30 billion was borrowed
by the state in 30 days.

Peterside added: “ Six weeks after assuming office, the government has not made one single policy statement, rather it appointed the Nimi Walson Jack committee to design a blueprint for the running of government after it had taken off . A move that suggests we have the case of a rudderless state manned by persons whose only bond to the state is to siphon away our resources.

“ The mindless pursuit of vendetta against individuals, chasing of shadows and brazen impunity against the long - term interest of the state .

“ Obvious lack of commitment to the development of Rivers State . A case in point is the security situation, which has continued to deteriorate with criminality promoted at the expense of the safety of our people . Kidnapping and armed robbery are now rooted and government is doing nothing.

“ Poor understanding of public finance and questionable management of public funds as is evidenced in the borrowing of N 30 bn in 30 days .

“ Elevation of impunity to a new level and crass manipulation of institutions as exemplified by the needless local government council crises being orchestrated by the government .

“ Illegal dissolution of state institutions created by the constitution with tenured security . Ready examples include the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission , Local Government Service Commission , Civil Service Commission and the Rivers State House of Assembly Commission. ”


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God please keep on assisting PMB.
He is allowing justice to prevail in Nig.







FTC though.
dedicated to all FUNAABITE on planet earth

Buhari is working........

To those who think he has no idea of what hes doin kindly jump into



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Lagoon...


#PMB all d way to a new organised nigeria

Buhari, you deserve ya crown. Very free from ol prejudice and favouritism. I hope the children of hate will appreciate him for this.

God bless BaBa

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Is this news suppose to be a credit or signs of incompetence and absence of proactive government?

In whose Authority was the commissioner of police acting on?

I suspect Amaechi or Rivers State APC Chairman usurping Federal might.

President Buhari can't issue spontaneous order nor make precise decision (because he is afraid of making mistakes as he's learning on the job) and has no answers to most National problems without competent Ministers and Advisers

No one saw it coming even the LG Chairmen were having meeting in Abuja when the news filtered to them that they have all been sacked.

Our democracy has gone beyond flagrant disobedience of unambiguous court orders.

Most discussants and analysts should come to terms with the view that certain impunities are no longer sustainable in our democracy no matter which party holds Federal Authority in today's Nigeria.


Can someone reconcile the publication with the press release by Rivers State Government below.


Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the people of Rivers State to remain calm despite policemen sealing up of all council secretariats in the  that on the orders of the Inspector General of Police.

Inaugurating the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission  ( RSIEC ) and the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission on Friday,  Governor  Wike  regretted that the Police would  take such an action  despite the  nullification of  local government elections  by the  Federal  High Court.

He said  the  state government  will  always  respect  the rule of law, urging the  people  of  the  state to  be  patient despite  the provocation.

He said : “We woke up  this morning  to witness the change they talked about. The  police took over all the  council  secretariats preventing  the  caretaker  committees from  gaining access”

Speaking further,  Governor  Wike  charged the RSIEC  to conduct credible  local government  elections  in line with  extant laws.

He urged  the  commission to preparations for the  elections as the  caretaker committees will stay  for six months.

The  governor also charged  the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission to take steps to  correct  the  anomalies in the  state judiciary.

Responding, Chairman State Judicial  Service Commission and State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Daisy Okocha assured the governor that members  would  address the challenges  facing the state judiciary.

Chairman of the RSIEC, Justice CI Uriri said that the commission would conduct elections  in  line  with constitutional provisions.

Also on Friday,  the governor  inaugurated  the  Rivers State Civil Service Commission,  the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission and the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
July 10,2015.
Government House, Port Harcourt.

Baba has done it again upholding the rule of law, few months to this time the wailing wailers won't have any other option other than to embrace PMB.

And some idiats from that side are calling Baba a dullard. Stoopid buoys and gurls. Baba don't stop your mission to make Nigeria great again

alaoeri:
Baba has done it again upholding the rule of law, few months to this time the wailing wailers won't have any other option other than to embrace PMB.

GBAM

Good one PMB, But u should have allow police to teach that WIKE of a guy small lesson. Heaven and earth will not fall?

Replying a question , Shehu said: “ Actually , the police have withdrawn from the local governments.

This man is a joke, Buhari is the best up and coming comedian in Nigeria since basket mouth.
No one told Bubu how wrong it was for the president to direct the IG to seal off the offices in contravention of court directives.

Buhari's presidency would be remembered for one thing>>INDECISIVENESS.
Says one thing today and after sipping kunu changes his mind.
Mr Ibu-hari, joke of a president.

eedriyz:
And some idiats from that side are calling Baba a dullard. Stoopid buoys and gurls. Baba don't stop your mission to make Nigeria great again

I am not Happy walahi, PMB should have allow IG and Ameachi to teach that little WIKE a lesson U dey mind these mumu wailing wailers here? They don't see anything good in him o.

Wahala looms

Buhari is trying to be as neutral as possible. In this crazy politicking going around a leader must have a clear head to focus. Too many distractions de dis country sef

Good for democracy, buh it seems wat d president has been doin is reversing his actions or the actions of his boys .... There seems to be insufficient communication or focus at d top

midolian:
Buhari, you deserve ya crown. Very free from ol prejudice and favouritism. I hope the children of hate will appreciate him for this.

. Some times am jus wondering if u reason wt ur yanch, who re the haters now? Is that not the right tin to do? Wike did not sack them is the court. Pls wise up for ones.

Kudos to Mr president but why delay it till now?

Umar Musa Yaradua rip and Goodluck Jonathan would not had delayed till this time.

Baba has something in common with Obasanjo

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Mogidi:


This man is a joke, Buhari is the best up and coming comedian in Nigeria since basket mouth. No one told Bubu how wrong it was for the president to direct the IG to seal of the offices in contravention of court directives.

Buhari's presidency would be remembered for one thing>>INDECISIVENESS.
Says one thing today and after sipping kunu changes his mind.
Mr Ibu-hari, joke of a president.

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4 years of hot tears will break you down. Sorry

President Buhari must be commended for this. But who ordered the deployment of police in the first place?

ogba20:
. Some times am jus wondering if u reason wt ur yanch, who re the haters now? Is that not the right tin to do? Wike did not sack them is the court. Pls wise up for ones.

u be mumu. The haters are those that blame Buhari for everything. Those that will neva see anything good in Buhari's government.

As If u hav 4gotten when u and ya fellow TANoids accused the president of instructing the IG to seal off the offices. ..

Yu can go n die for ol I care. Frustrated pikin of hate!

Sum bunch of idiots will stil call him "Daura President"......ride on mr president we dat are 4 u are so many more dan those against u

Ride on Mr president

What's the need of playing to the gallery? On whose orders,were they sealed up in the first place? Is the presidency trying to feign ignorance about the process that led to the LG secretariats being sealed off?

The IG of police thinks he is still in GEJ's era where impunity is the order of the day.. My P is committed to the rule of law

comot for road wike dey come oh!

Rivers state and police be like 5 & 6

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IsraeliAIRFORCE:
Is this news suppose to be a credit or signs of incompetence and absence of proactive government?

In whose Authority was the commissioner of police acting on?

I suspect Amaechi or Rivers State APC Chairman usurping Federal might.

President Buhari can't issue spontaneous order nor make precise decision (because he is afraid of making mistakes as he's learning on the job) and has no answers to most National problems without competent Ministers and Advisers

No one saw it coming even the LG Chairmen were having meeting in Abuja when the news filtered to them that they have all been sacked.

Our democracy has gone beyond flagrant disobedience of unambiguous court orders.

Most discussants and analysts should come to terms with the view that certain impunities are no longer sustainable in our democracy no matter which party holds Federal Authority in today's Nigeria.

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Rivers State Police will not allow their Government rest.. After disturbing Amaechi's Government, now it's Wike's turn.
Nice one Presido #saiBuhari.
I still dey observe.

IsraeliAIRFORCE:
Is this news suppose to be a credit or signs of incompetence and absence of proactive government?

In whose Authority was the commissioner of police acting on?

I suspect Amaechi or Rivers State APC Chairman usurping Federal might.

President Buhari can't issue spontaneous order nor make precise decision (because he is afraid of making mistakes as he's learning on the job) and has no answers to most National problems without competent Ministers and Advisers

No one saw it coming even the LG Chairmen were having meeting in Abuja when the news filtered to them that they have all been sacked.

Our democracy has gone beyond flagrant disobedience of unambiguous court orders.

Most discussants and analysts should come to terms with the view that certain impunities are no longer sustainable in our democracy no matter which party holds Federal Authority in today's Nigeria.

With d explanation given n still wrote this trash.Now I know ye gat no brain.

Playing to the gallery.

chronique:
What's the need of playing to the gallery? On whose orders,were they sealed up in the first place? Is the presidency trying to feign ignorance about the process that led to the LG secretariats being sealed off?

The order may have come from the state's commissioner of police or IGP. The president would not necessarily be aware of all actions of the police before they're taken or immediately after they have been taken.

Except that anyone has any evidence such as the IGP or the state's Commissioner claiming that the earlier action was "order from above", no sane person can put it on the president's head.