The statement you are referring to was made by the in Rivers State on February 8, 2023 .
The spokesperson for the Atiku campaign in Rivers, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa , stated the council could not take Wike by his word. He noted that since the "intelligence reports" of violence had not been officially retracted, the campaign had lost interest in using the facility due to Wike's "unstable" nature. Recent Context (April 2026) The statement you are referring to was made
On February 7, 2023, Wike announced he had rescinded the revocation and re-approved the facility after "appeals from people". Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa