Or was it not Nyesome Wike who, contrary to Section 10 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, repeatedly declared Rivers State a Christian State? He said and we quote, “Rivers State is a Christian State and I have no apologies for saying that” (https://www.nairaland.com/5262619/governor-wike-rivers-christian-state/5)“That was on 23rd June 2019. No responsible political party will consider such a man for the post of president. “Wike did not stop at mere declaration of Rivers State as a Christian State. These are Christian political leaders who are notorious for marginalising Muslims and persecuting them.

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2022 10:41 UTC