“I Owe You Nothing” – Tinubu Tells Wike; Gives Condition For Refund | WATCH VIDEO
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, said he owes Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike nothing as he made request for a refund on Federal roads constructed by the state government.
Wike while playing host to Tinubu who was in Rivers state on a two days visit to commission Rumuokuta flyover and Magistrates Court building in Port Harcourt, had requested that the latter’s administration refund Rivers State government for the federal roads constructed under Wike’s administration.
Responding, Tinubu said he is not obligated to make a refund noting that the roads belongs to and are being used by Rivers people.
He however, hinted on making an exception if Wike lobbies him.
In Tinubu’s words;
“On the demand you made for refund, I owe you nothing. It’s your road. You’re the one living on these roads. I commend your efforts. You have to lobby me to collect.”
He further stated;
“My visit to Rivers is a promise kept, promise fulfilled. If you talk of character, Governor Wike, you are very dependable.
“In Wike, I see a man of principle. He took a stand that the presidency must return to the South. And he had the courage to stand by his conviction, not minding whose ox is gored. He is indeed a man of great integrity. You promoted unity, fairness and championed justice.
“To commission this project today is another way of building bridges across Nigeria, which cannot be overstated. It is on the strength of your character that I stand to fulfil the promise I made during the campaigns. I’m happy we have been able to establish a relationship.
“I’m a very happy man. As you make people happy, and create excitement and development across this state, we have something to look forward to in Nigeria.
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