Wike Swears In 28 Commissioners, Special Advisers, Warns Against 2023 Discussion

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Monday swore-in 13 New Commissioners, and 15 Special Advisers to the Governor in a ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House Port Harcourt, IgbereTV reports.

The Governor charged the new Commissioners and Special Advisers to always place the interest of Rivers State above all other considerations.

He said: “Work for the interest of Rivers State. This is a rare privilege to serve Rivers State. Everything must not be money .

“As it has pleased God, you have been given the opportunity to assist in the development of Rivers State.”

The Governor said now that the State Executive Council has been formed, the implementation of the 2020 will start in earnest.

He warned the new Commissioners and Special Advisers against working with different political interest groups to seek for the 2023 Governorship.

“If you know you are looking for money for 2023, resign now. I will not hesitate to remove you.

“If I catch any Commissioner or Special Adviser holding meetings on who will be Governor in 2023, there will be sanctions”, he said.

Governor Wike advised the Commissioners and Special Advisers to be loyal and committed to the service of Rivers State.

He said: “Loyalty is key. Loyalty should not be in half measures. Your loyalty must be 100 percent.

“You must be loyal and work for the State. All your actions must be targeted at the development of Rivers State.”