Ahead of the 2023 general election, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is making serious moves to ensure the state is under his control.
This is following the appointment of 14,000 advisers for various political units in the state.
The appointment might be interpreted as an effort to exert control over the state’s party system.
Recall that the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate and governor Wike have been engaged in a political conflict over who will control the party’s leadership.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor, Kelvin Ebiri.
He said the advisers will play a pivotal role in the administration.
In addition to the 14,000 advisers, the governor also named 319 ward liaison officers and 40 local government area liaison officers, according to the statement.
“The appointments are with immediate effect”, it said.