Wike to Uzodimma: accept Supreme Court’s judgement in good faith

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has called on his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma, to accept the Supreme Court’s judgement that confirmed Rivers ownership of 17 oil wells situated in Akri and Mbede communities in good faith.

The Governor in a statewide broadcast at the weekend promised soft landing for Imo saying they would explore ways to accommodate any possible compromise from Rivers Government.

He said: “This, we may readily oblige, despite the betrayals and back-stabbing by Emeka Ihedioha, who in spite of the extensive support and goodwill he received from the government and people of Rivers State to become governor, led the onslaught and created a wedge between two brotherly states that have been living at peace and in friendship with each other.”

Wike thanked the lawyers, who prosecuted and secured the landmark success for Rivers State and announced the conferment of State’s honours on each of them as Distinguished Service Stars of Rivers.

He explained that Rivers was in court with its neighbouring Imo, not to claim victory, but to defend its ownership of the oil wells.

He said: “It bears repeating that the quest to defend our ownership rights through the courts over the Akiri and Mbede oil wells was not intended to claim victory over Imo or any other State.

“We also deplore the collusive actions of the NBC, which unfortunately, has become notorious as one of the most corrupt national agency, which has functioned more in causing confusion then resolving boundary disputes.”