Rivers State former commissioner for information, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, whose residence was raided yesterday by Rivers State Government officials and her Lexus SUV which was said to be government property, towed away.
She reacted to the incidence yesterday.
Subject: RESPONSE TO MR NYESOM WIKE
PRESS STATEMENT BY MRS IBIM SEMENITARI
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.
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 am entitled 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. 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
make this woman go sit down one place
ReplyDelete#GODWIN™
What is wrong IS WRONG! No manipulations can make right a wrong! Period!!
DeleteCall Amechi
ReplyDeleteI said it here that Wike will be worse than Amaechi...you guys thought I was bluffing.
DeleteThis is just the beginning.
It's so wrong of Wike's people to force themselves into her home without any prior notice or warrant.
ReplyDeleteThis is thuggery and it's so sad that at this level we are as a country, such lawlessness is still being perpetrated by govt officials.
Absolutely wrong. She should sue them. What fuckery?
DeleteGhen ghen drama don start ,Irene B where is your boo abi na stella boo sef
ReplyDeleteMadam silence is golden, if your Oga Ameachi had done the right thing by setting up a transition committee and handing over properly stating all this in the notes, wwould this problem arise?instead he choose to abandon government property and moved to abuja.
ReplyDeleteWho is crying now?when you guys were acting all high and mighty in pH you didn't know that tables turn. If you ffeel you have a case pls go to court.
But can two wrongs make a right? If Ameachi broke protocols and Wike in his wisdom thinks that he's a better replacement than Ameachi, he should have followed due process to recover whatever is the the govt of the state. Seems to me like Wike's assumption into office is to leverage and settle scores with Ameachi...which is detrimental to the people of Rivers. Personal vendetta is what this appears to be.. while he's forgetting to serve the people he swore to represent. To what end and for how long? This looks bad on his reputation and not Aneachi's. No matter what Wike does it won't mean anything to Ameachi because he's left rivers and has moved on. Wike should face his job and prove the difference he can make if any.
DeleteLeave Amaechi alone
DeleteThis is what happens when you betray your brother, a fellow south south brother Gej and go for a stranger an aboki, good for you people. Next time stand by your own brother.Ameachi is a judas and a fool
ReplyDeleteOnyinye it's remaining your husband who is a commisioner, Wike is going to deal with Amaechi, s followers.loosers.Hot soup awaits your husband too
ReplyDeleteWow you know Onyinye too, that her stingy greedy husband Emma
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ReplyDeleteI quiet agree with her. No matter what they don't have the right to all this. This is democracy and these things should have a proper way of being done
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ReplyDeleteMy dear, I believe you. Wike is creating enemies for himself. What goes around comes around. One day he will leave that office and it will be pay back. Am not a fan of Amaechi buy he shouldn't give a dog a bad name just to hang it. Enough of all these lies!
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ReplyDelete'Legally allowed to leave with vehicles allocated to you...' This is the kind of nonsense we have been talking about. How much is the transport allowance of David Cameron that an armoured Lexus jeep would be the equivalent of Ibim's allowance for four years? Yet they shout "change!". Where is the change?
ReplyDeleteThe furniture and facilities stolen from the brick house were also allocated, abi? We go soon hear say her house was allocated to her too!
Amaechi invaded the homes of a lot of people without warrants, what did Ibim say? Abegiii.....
Wike, recover all government property with these thieves and brigands. Enough is enough!
If anyone has issues with the retainership of government properties owned by civil servants in or out of office, mit should be addressed in the constitution and not treated individually. If what she says is correct then how is it her fault? And the "change" mantra didn't start from Ameachi's governance but started a month ago since Buhari assumed office. So any blunder that was committed before that shouldn't be considered a contradiction to the desire for "change" slogan
Deletenyesom wike is as stupid as his name which has no meaning.hes such a tout
ReplyDeleteThis is a silly observation. I am yoruba and so my language is very far from Mr Wike's own but even me I know his name must have a meaning. Just because his name has no meaning in YOUR own language does not mean it has no meaning in HIS own language. Pls look for another way to abuse him abeg. This one no follow. *omojeje*
DeleteYou are a big thief. If all government officials in every administration leaves office with their official vehicles, where will the resources come from to buy new vehicles to run the government. That was how the present government of Bauchi state forcefully recovered 22 vehicles from the four wives of the erstwhile governor of Bauchi State-Isa Yuguda. Animals!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand again o. Isn't it that they usually deduct monies from their salary or allowance so that they can own whatever they use after office? This isn't new now. How much is the car that she couldn't have bought it conveniently from her salary or whatever. We all know the deal with govt officials, even private parastatals have similar arrangement with their staff. They give u car loan and deduct from ur salary.. so how can she leave the car is she's paid for it?
DeleteIn lagos state for example, their commissioners are given properties (staff quarters) to live in GRA.....if u want the house after you leave office they give u the option to buy it.. although at a subsidized rate. if u don't want it you can leave once ur tenure is over. It's a choice given civil servants so I don't understand the fuss.
I think the work to be done in portharcourt is overlooked for all this. These are not necessary.Portharcourt is now a dump. There' s no where you go to that you won' t see heap of dirt. Some covering the whole road. With bad stench.that there' s not an outbreak of any disease yet is by the grace of God.Everywhere is so dirty. Naijaflo.com
ReplyDeleteLol.
ReplyDeleteNo condition is permanent
This silly woman and her thugs that told me to stand up at fashion show in port harcourt Last year!!!, you see life?? You too once abused your power of office, stop crying wolf ! Useless motherfucker, fat ass!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a big thief. If all government officials in every administration leaves office with their official vehicles, where will the resources come from to buy new vehicles to run the government. That was how the present government of Bauchi state forcefully recovered 22 vehicles from the four wives of the erstwhile governor of Bauchi State-Isa Yuguda. Animals!
ReplyDeleteTheir cup of tea
ReplyDeleteThis is serious oh
ReplyDeleteOur laws are so bad and inept. The useless immunity for the governors should be removed. This thug called wike should be arrested
ReplyDeleteGov. Nyesom Wike is on a personal revenge mission. This is not a good sign for the people of Rivers State. Making more Enemies will only destroy his Government. Its too early!
ReplyDeleteThis woman is not just s thief , but a wicked arrogant and proud thief. How can a commissioner say she was allocated a 2012/13 Lexus GX 570 valued at 20 million naira as stupid monetization shit . We can't b a beta nation when greed of this sort rains supreme. Nice one nyesom wike
ReplyDeleteY not find out if there is such a thing as monetization before calling her names?
DeleteEven if there is def, not a Lexus, if its a corolla which was allocated to commissioners , I will understand , but a Lexus GX 570 for that matter, I say she is a thief. If she was allocated that car, which one was then allocated to the past governor, maybe phantom ghost
DeleteIgnorance is a disease. Try to read and learn more. #myadvice to you @anon 10:46
DeleteSemen... it is well.
ReplyDeleteNawa! These people do not pity Nigerians at all, if you leave with it, when a new govt comes in, new vehicles will be purchased and shared for the officers. So this is what has been happening in this Nation. Monetisation policy should be reviewed.
ReplyDeleteWike is working. Road constructions, operation no pot-holes. Wel-done.
ReplyDeleteDrama Drama. . .this Wike and Amaechi should enter Stella's box for boxing competition if they so desire, these accusations and counter accusations are becoming annoying jare.
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ReplyDeleteNyesom is just on a witch hunting mission. He can not making 2 sentences without bad mouthing the previous administration in which he also served in at some point as a chief of staff. No matter what anyone thinks, this is wrong and illegal. Let Wike continue his thuggery afterall that is what he is known for. Let him use his entire days in office on witch hunting mission. PH is now stinking with virtually every area turned to a refuse dump.
ReplyDeleteIf we shld probe his days as chief of staff in Rivers state not to talk of his days as the minister of state for education, a lot of canker worms will be opened. Wike, remember when u ordered for 9 prado jeeps as chief of staff and inflated the prices from 9m to 18m each. Wike, as a minister of state for education, u collected 100m from E****C after they received the advance payment from federal government for a contract awarded to them for construction of a ******* in Delta state. Stop forming righteous bcos for those of us that know u very well, Amaechi is a lesser evil compared to u.
Nyesom is just on a witch hunting mission. He can not making 2 sentences without bad mouthing the previous administration in which he also served in at some point as a chief of staff. No matter what anyone thinks, this is wrong and illegal. Let Wike continue his thuggery afterall that is what he is known for. Let him use his entire days in office on witch hunting mission. PH is now stinking with virtually every area turned to a refuse dump.
ReplyDeleteIf we shld probe his days as chief of staff in Rivers state not to talk of his days as the minister of state for education, a lot of canker worms will be opened. Wike, remember when u ordered for 9 prado jeeps as chief of staff and inflated the prices from 9m to 18m each. Wike, as a minister of state for education, u collected 100m from E****C after they received the advance payment from federal government for a contract awarded to them for construction of a ******* in Delta state. Stop forming righteous bcos for those of us that know u very well, Amaechi is a lesser evil compared to u.
I jst don't understand dis Wike of a man,instead of making rivers better,all he cares abt iz goin after pple loyal to amaechi..if buhari did,den I wonder if he will b left out. All u ignorant fools praising Wike, am sorry 4 u
ReplyDeleteShe never see anything!
ReplyDeleteWike pls visit Victoria Nyeche and co....
Osheeey open them yansh we dey here
ReplyDeleteU neva see anytyn@ibim u and ur assistant that is ur lesbian partner since 1900 leave tat babe alone@ibim haba!!! She too dn go round pH lesbian babe's Nawa. @ibim go abuja go meet ur god foolish opobo woman
ReplyDeleteshe should have done a proper handover when it was time to leave. amaechi refused to handover and all members of his cabinet rebelliousy followed suit.
ReplyDeleteno sympathies for them whatsoever.
Nyesom Wike is not making any new enemies. these ones have been his enemies from time. they even refused to hand over to him. so why are they now crying and releasing press statements. when they bluntly refused to do what was proper.
ReplyDeleteAmaechi and his team had absolutely NO RIGHT to refuse to do a proper handover to the incoming administration. accusations and counter accusations will continue to fly around as a result..
this woman is amechi girl friend... which husband?.. the one that is invincible abi? oya na!! ibim go and rest we knw ur story, abi no be pitakwa we dey?
ReplyDeleteStop this pls
DeleteHonestly Stella, i know there is freedom of speech and all, but you need to speak to your blog visitors to refrain from being tribalistic. If we cannot over look tribalism we cannot move forward.
ReplyDeleteAlso it is wrong as a nation to use derogatory words like abbacy to to refer to the President (not that i voted for him).
stop telling silly lies.
ReplyDeleteHer husband is a banker. He is the MD of Unity bank.
You served for 8yrs and you cant afford to buy yourself a jeep. You are silly
ReplyDeleteInvading somebody's home is wrong. Governor Wike should have issued her a warrant or something. But then there is more to all these. She should go and make peace with her governor.
ReplyDeleteIt's hypocrisy to get insult someone for doing something then doing same.....how is wike different from amaechi now? He should have done things the proper way by writing her a letter and summoning her to return the property rights by monetization laws she is not entitled to them.....if she refuses then you get a warrant and forcefully retrieve them....if this society has to change we need to keep doing things the proper way tof lol it becomes a way of life.....
ReplyDeleteThis woman is fat .As in veeeery fat
ReplyDeleteThe monetization policy needs to be revamped, perhaps completely stopped in the interest of optimizing scarce resources for the greater good. Meanwhile, thuggery, intimidation and lack of respect for the rule law, needs to stop now. Citizens deserve a measure of peace especially within their private quarters.
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