Wike Raises Alarm Over Alleged Recruitment of Thugs for 2023 Polls

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has raised allegations that some politicians are recruiting criminals for 2023 general elections in rivers state,

According to him, this is contained in an intelligence report received by his administration.

Wike in a state broadcast said the criminals being recruited included cultists and ex-convicts who will be used as political thugs.

The governor also added that the reports also indicated that meetings for such recruitment are being held in hotels and other entertainment centres around the state, Channels TV reports.

He however warned that his administration will not allow any politician, despite his past or present status or political leaning, to upset the relative peace which the security agencies have struggled to maintain in Rivers state.