Governor Wike denies demolishing mosque Rivers State

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports that a mosque was demolished in the state capital, Port Harcourt. He made this known in a statement on Monday following reports that the state government spearheaded the demolition of the religious building. The report, in the last 24 hours, triggered controversy and criticisms from Nigerians on social media. The governor, however, described the reports as “false and unfortunate”. He said the false report was planted by mischief makers to create disaffection. According to the statement by his spokesperson, Simeon Nwakaudu, Mr Wike told journalists that there was no mosque on the ground, hence nothing was demolished. “I received calls from several prominent Nigerians on the fake news being circulated online. I have come here with reporters and you can see there was no Mosque here,” Mr Wike was quoted as saying. “It is most unfortunate that fickle minded persons will claim that a Mosque was demolished at this plac...