Governor Nyesom Wike speaking during the commissioning the Chokocho-Umuechem-Ozuzu road. Photo: Facebook
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has accused the federal government of withholding special funds meant for the state.
The governor blamed the alleged action on his constant criticism of the current Buhari-led administration.
Wike said this on Saturday during the commissioning of Tourist Beach Road in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
He believes that despite the alleged withholding of money meant for the state, he would not relent in expressing his views on national development.
The governor lamented that other states had received their share of the approved Government Budget Support Fund, but his state was excluded.
“They denied Rivers State Government Support Fund which has been given to all other states, claiming that I should stop criticising the Federal Government.
“Nothing will stop me from defending Niger Delta and Rivers State. Stopping our funds will not stop me from defending Niger Delta and Rivers State.”