By Nwaorgu Faustinus
A chief of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Mr Senibo Chris Finebone, has expressed his happiness over the release of 22 employees of ExxonMobil by the state Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike.
Mr Finebone, a former Publicity Secretary of the party in Rivers State, stated in a terse press statement on Sunday that Mr Wike is not as brave as many people think.
“I feel happy that the innocent oil workers have regained their freedom from what I consider hostage taking,” he said in the statement.
“You see, the Governor is not as brave or naïve as people think. He knows when to huff, puff and threaten in front of the camera to rally his base and enjoy momentary applause.
“And he also knows when the real hammer is about to fall and how to cow, beg, throw in the towel and scamper to safety with style. One day, he will tell the real story why he hurriedly released the 22 ExxonMobil staff,” Mr Finebone declared.
He dismissed stories going around that eminent persons intervened for their release.
“Forget the story about eminent persons intervening. Okay, can he name those eminent persons who intervened, how they intervened, where and when?” he asked.
