In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, emphasized the importance of obeying court judgments as a means to maintain order and avoid anarchy. Wike expressed his concern about the deteriorating situation in Rivers State, where ongoing political disputes have led to violent incidents and destruction of property.
Wike, reflecting on his time as governor, stressed that the rule of law must be upheld, regardless of personal feelings about judicial rulings. “I was a governor, I have always obeyed the rule of law. You had the Governor say that our state is turning into a state of anarchy where people do not obey the rule of law,” Wike stated. He pointed out that defying court orders or taking the law into one’s hands invites chaos and violence. “The moment you don’t obey Court judgment, you are inviting anarchy, you’re inviting violence.”
In his words;
“I was a Governor, I have always obeyed the rule of law. You had the Governor said that our state is turning to a State of anarchy where people do not obey the rule of law. What is obeying the rule of law? You must obey the judgement of Court. You must not take the law into your hands. It doesn’t matter how you see that judgement. The moment you don’t obey Court Judgment, you are inviting anarchy, you’re inviting violence. Was that destruction done before now? Seun leave your phone and listen to me.”
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