Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt during a courtesy visit by Class 1984 of the Nigerian Law School, the governor berated the Federal Government for intimidating the Judiciary through unfounded allegations and trumped-up charges.
He said the illegal actions of the APC Federal Government has made it impossible for the dispensation of justice in the country.
He said: “Where the country is heading to, there is little hope. The judiciary has been so intimidated. It is unfortunate that the Nigeria Bar Association buckled when it mattered most.
“Today, it is most difficult for any judge to be courageous to write fearless judgments. When they do, the security agencies will claim they saw money in the account of the judge.”
He said lawyers and other Nigerians should work towards the sustenance of the nation’s democracy.
“We must do everything to ensure that we have a country. If there is no democracy, we won’t have a way forward, Wike said adding; “Time has come when we must rise up and speak up against the failures of this government,” he said.
The First Vice President of the Nigerian Law School Class 1984, Bukhari Bello (SAN) commended the Rivers State Governor for his investments in the development of Justice sector infrastructure.
He urged other states to emulate Rivers State Government in the construction of befitting quarters for judges.
Bello also praised Governor Wike for quality projects across the state, especially the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park.
Also speaking during a dinner in their honour a former Attorney General of Adamawa State, Professor Maxwell Gidado (SAN) declared that Rivers State was lucky to have an action Governor who is committed to the rapid development of the state.
He hailed Wike for key developmental projects in the state and said: “Rivers State is lucky to have an action governor in His
Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. In the next four or five years, Rivers State will be on a course of greater development.
“This is a state to watch. An oil rich state with all the resources, culture and good people.”
He said that with what members of the class of 1984 of the Nigerian Law School saw during project inspection, Rivers State is on the right path.
“I am saying with all air of sincerity, that when they took us round, it was as if one was driving through the streets of London, with street lights well lit.
“I can say that Rivers State is on the right track. And I pray that my children will also come here for youth service like I did,” he said.
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