Stop praising and giving Governors awards, challenge us so we can sit up— Wike tells Journalists

 

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike told Journalist to stop praising and giving them awards to maintain their relationships. 

Wike stated this when the National leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid him a visit on Friday October 30 at the government house in PortHarcourt. 

He stated:

"What I have seen of you is that you praise us and give us award because of relationship or friendship. That’s not the way it should be. Challenge us — the people in authority — and we will sit up to our responsibilities. We will have no choice than to perform and serve the people as it should be. 

“My support for you has to do with the fact that you are supposed to tell the truth of what is happening in Nigeria.

“There was a time you were exposing the ills of society. If not for you, certain things will not be known. Assume your role, grow strong again and speak out.”