Bullet Proof SUV: You Made Away With Everything You Had When You Were COS - Semenitari Replies WIke

Date: 18-06-2015 9:43 pm (8 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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The former Information Commissioner of Rivers State, Mrs Ibim Semenitari whom State security officials forcefully took away her Lexus bullet proof SUV has released a press statement concerning today’s invasion of her home. Below is what she said. Also read what Governor Wike had earlier sent out immediately after her release. So much drama.

“On Thursday June 18, 2015, over 10 policemen armed with machine guns and in two trucks – one Ford Transit and one Hilux arrived my residence, No 12 A Ernest Ikoli Street, Old G.R.A Port Harcourt. Without either a search warrant, letter or precious information, they forced their way into my premises.

My security guard on duty requested to know their mission and who sent them. They refused to disclose either, but went round taking photographs and videoing my premises.2

The security guard got in touch with my assistant who spoke with the men, explaining to them that I was out of town and again requested to know their mission and purpose.

Again they declined insisting on seeing me first. She then got in touch with me by phone as we were uncertain as to the identity of the policemen in question.

Upon further investigation and after about 3 hours of them laying siege on my premise, I was told that they were from Rivers State Government House and had been sent to recover vehicles in my possession.

They attempted to break into a Range Rover Jeep belonging to my Husband and bought long before I was made Commissioner in Rivers State Government, damaging the front door. The vehicle in question contrary to the lies being paraded is not an armoured vehicle and has never at any point belonged to the Rivers State Government nor its agents including myself as Commissioner of Information.

By the time I finally made contact with them and expressed my displeasure, they insisted that they would take away a Lexus jeep duly allocated to me as Commissioner of Information and which by law I am entitled to leave with upon leaving office.

The monetization policy of the government allows public officers to leave government with their official vehicles as this is in lieu of vehicle, allowance, transport and other allowances, which they cannot draw because of the monetization policy of 2002.

Mr. Nyesom Wike served as Chief of Staff, and upon departure left with all the vehicles he used as Chief of Staff. This has been the practice since this democratic dispensation when President Olusegun Obassanjo instituted the monetisation policy.

Having served as Commissioner for two tenures, I amentitled to my status cars and have proof of allocation.

While I understand that Mr. Wike feels a dire need to destroy the reputation of Governor Amaechi and all those worked with him, it is unacceptable that he will engage in brigandage, thuggery and underhand tactics to do so.1

A simple letter from any government official requesting me to make a submission or tender documentation would have been the appropriate way to go and I would have willingly tendered all the relevant documents to them.

Breaking into my home, invading my privacy, damaging my property and removing property from my premises is inappropriate and illegal.

I have chosen however to put out these details in the public space as it is apparent that for some persons only a destruction of my hard earned reputation would do and this I would not accept. My records in the Ministry of Information are crystal clear I hope that Mr. Nyesom Wike is able to say same about his tenure in every office he has held.

Forcing their home into my home unlawfully isn’t the appropriate way for any government that claims legitimacy to behave.

Ibim Semenitari
June 18, 2015”


Below is the earlier press statement released by Governor Wike;
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“In furtherance of efforts by the Rivers State Government to recover government property from officials of the immediate past administration in the state, security agents and government house officials on Thursday took possession of government vehicle from the home of the former spokesperson for the Amaechi administration, Mrs Ibim Semenitari.

The security operatives carried out the operation at the home of Mrs Semenitari located at Ernest Ikoli Street, Old GRA Port Harcourt. The operatives recovered a Lexus Armoured Vehicle from the residence. Another Range Rover vehicle is said to have been in the possession of the former Information Commissioner.

It will be recalled that top officials of the outgone Rotimi Amaechi administration carted away several government property and vehicles prior to May 29. Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has since assured the people of Rivers State that all government property illegally carted away before his inauguration will be recovered and those found to be involved in the illegal act will be brought to justice.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
June 18, 2015.
Government House, Port Harcourt.



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Posted: at 18-06-2015 09:43 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- freethinker at 18-06-2015 10:00 PM (8 years ago)
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IT'S BAD I MUST CONFESS, LET WIKE TAKE IT EASY
Posted: at 18-06-2015 10:00 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- XTnote at 18-06-2015 10:37 PM (8 years ago)
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All na change mbok
Posted: at 18-06-2015 10:37 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- uplogsa at 18-06-2015 10:54 PM (8 years ago)
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I don't care about all these nonsense issues
Posted: at 18-06-2015 10:54 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dareper at 18-06-2015 10:57 PM (8 years ago)
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Bia beneno, where did u keep my torchlight? That torchlight na six battery oo, find it or else I will kill somebody
Posted: at 18-06-2015 10:57 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- PoliticxGuru at 18-06-2015 11:26 PM (8 years ago)
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wasted generation
Posted: at 18-06-2015 11:26 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- maizaxx at 19-06-2015 01:21 AM (8 years ago)
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This isn't what governance is all about. In as much as it is appalling let the rule of law take its course. Period
Posted: at 19-06-2015 01:21 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dis4real at 19-06-2015 03:00 AM (8 years ago)
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 Tongue Tongue
Posted: at 19-06-2015 03:00 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- beneno at 19-06-2015 07:07 AM (8 years ago)
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ooooooooh
Posted: at 19-06-2015 07:07 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- seunbabs at 19-06-2015 08:29 AM (8 years ago)
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Dis governor is a fool so among d whole commissioner in d past administration she is the only one DAT steel money abi bcos u toast d woman she no gree DAT invaded hat privacy take away har property just bcos u are d governor do u think we are in military regime are u a learner why can't u return or own when u are living as chief of staff foooooooooooool and woman rapa why can't u go and meet or mates
Posted: at 19-06-2015 08:29 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- anthonia406 at 19-06-2015 09:15 AM (8 years ago)
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I am quite sure that you Wike left with some cars from your ministry as a minister.You all are the same.Don't dig your own hole while trying to destroy Amaechi by fire by force.
Posted: at 19-06-2015 09:15 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- eoadex2003 at 20-06-2015 09:54 AM (8 years ago)
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Strange world, wicked world.
Posted: at 20-06-2015 09:54 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- elchymo at 16-08-2015 02:35 PM (8 years ago)
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Are u sure it's d truth
Posted: at 16-08-2015 02:35 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- AmazingMarie at 29-02-2016 02:45 PM (8 years ago)
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what a rough rough fight.
Posted: at 29-02-2016 02:45 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Eazyatumeyi at 29-02-2016 11:34 PM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: reaper on 18-06-2015 10:57 PM
Bia beneno, where did u keep my torchlight? That torchlight na six battery oo, find it or else I will kill somebody
Posted: at 29-02-2016 11:34 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- hackynoni111 at 1-03-2016 06:51 AM (8 years ago)
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changeeeeeeeee is here
Posted: at 1-03-2016 06:51 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- charisVEC at 5-03-2016 01:25 PM (8 years ago)
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Nawaoooo
Posted: at 5-03-2016 01:25 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- emma4love3 at 25-03-2016 12:57 AM (7 years ago)
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heheheheh you fear nah see the lifting too
Posted: at 25-03-2016 12:57 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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