Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described as unfortunate the false Information being circulated that the State Government demolished a Mosque in Port Harcourt, saying that the false report was planted by mischief makers to create disaffection.

Addressing journalists at the location on Biambo Street Off, School Road by Mami Market Junction, near Rainbow Estate on Monday., Governor Wike said there was no Mosque on ground, hence nothing was demolished.

He said: "I received calls from several prominent Nigerians 8on the fake news being circulated online. I have come here with Reporters and you can see there was no Mosque here. "It is most unfortunate that fickle minded persons will claim that a Mosque was demolished at this place, when no Mosque existed here. The story was concocted by mischief makers to score cheap points".

Governor Wike explained that some persons started erecting illegal foundation at the disputed land, even though they had no approval to embark on any construction work. "They came here to erect illegal structure. There was no approval from the State Government for any structure to be erected here.

"The persons who started the foundation had already dragged the State Government to court on the disputed land. The Rivers State Government won the case. What they attempted to do was to start the illegal construction to tie the hands of the State Government ", he said.
The Governor urged the Muslim Community in Rivers State to show him where a Mosque was demolished in the State. He advised them not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to peddle false stories against the Rivers State Government.. Governor Wike said that the State Government operates within the rule of law. He said that the State Government will not be distracted by the illegal circulation of fake reports.

He stated that several Mosques constructed on the approval of the State Government exist across Port Harcourt and other major towns of Rivers State, without the State Government demolishing them. "The government gave them notice not to do anything on.

But they went ahead with the illegal foundation and the relevant agency stopped them.

"Why would want to bring down any Mosque , when there are other Mosques across the State? What is the Special interest on this one?.

Simeon Nwakaudu;.

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,.

Electronic Media. .
26th August, 2019

https://zenithnaija.com/governor-wike-breaks-silence-on-demolition-of-trans-amadi-central-mosque-photos/

Don't know why Wike even bother to explain his actions to complete aliens. What for?? U be Ameachi??

Make dem go Sambisa to build Mosques.

Yeye Parasites

Interesting

Fake news everywhere.

Why is Wike so fearful?

Ok

Somebody will just sit down, face his keyboard, propagate fake news just to trend without thinking of the consequences. Why would you spread such a false information in a country that is religiously volatile like Nigeria? What was the aim of this stupid lie?

Even though i hate APC and their useless Supporters.

But this is most stupid act so far. Why destroying the foundation? There is no different between wike and Hell rufai

These ones are already cruxifying Wike over there in the North

muykem:
Why is Wike so fearful?

He's not fearful, but have common sense and know the law, Section 38 of the Constitution entitles every Nigerian to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion

I knew it was fake news!

Oya Buharis dogs...

Make una unleash...

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Why wasting your time to explain this?

Can you imagine? I don't know what people gain from whipping up sentiments

I'm coming back to comment. I need to read and understand the article first

Lies,

muykem:
Why is Wike so fearful?

Imbecide.
Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

The way some radicals have been reacting to this fake news calls for concern. People should be mindful of what's posted on social media. I am dissapointed that the fake reporter hasn't been found and arrested

Let those that claim there is mosque show us videos of the demolishing before the demoshing and afterwards

We should at all cost avoid Make false accusation in the name of politics
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Good one Mr governor

The Northerners especially the Muslims are looking for any means to unleash violence in the country.

TooMuchStuff:
Don't know why Wike even bother to explain his actions to complete aliens. What for?? U be Ameachi??

Make dem go Sambisa to build Mosques.

Yeye Parasites

I am neither a Christian nor a Moslem, but I will remind you this quote when they start demolishing churches anywhere in the world. Nigerian Christians are hypocrites.

Good, break the terrorists network

Why are these muslims like this?

Common space to comment on their section here on Nairaland these idiots will tell you to accept allah befor you comment !who does that ?

You are all over the internet ranting on mosque demolition while your boko haram brothers kill and maim christians in benue and jos

Wike statement if you listen was more of insult to them not like explaining.

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