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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

THE STONE THAT HAS BECOME LIVING  by Rowland Orlu



God forbid that l join the bandwagon of those who condemn the spirit of truth that has eaten up Mr. Livingstone Wechie of recent.

When the spirit of Ogbanje that hibernated the deadstone of old, departed him.
A new spirit of truth took possession and gave birthday to the present Livingstone.

I must confess that, l admired the sheer courage and determination that motivated Mr. Livingstone Wechie to make that public confession on AIT. Exonerating the person of Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi from malicious allegations, orchestrated by his former paymasters and PDP Senators.

Before embarking on this life threatening and integrity cleansing venture. Livingstone Wechie of the defunct integrity group should be abreast with the consequences of his callous and brutal actions. Lying under oath before the Senate Committee on Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges is a Criminal offense. Punishable under the laws of the country. And he seems ready to face whatever consequences that may arise.

Furthermore, Mr. Livingstone Wechie's revelations got Pureh Kalango a PDP egghead,  who has political interests in Bayelsa and Rivers States, so furious. That he called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Livingstone Wechie and the Senators from Rivers State who presented the forged documents before the Senate.

The much celebrated Livingstone's confessional statements leaves very important question marks. what will become of Senator George Sekibo as the arrowhead among the Senators from Rivers State,?. Who personally and passionately presented the forged documents of lies before his colleagues. It is tenable that,  George Sekibo graciously aided and abetted a carefully fabricated/ premeditated crime.
Former Senator Olaka worgu and Senator ldeozu should be held for concealing crime.

However, it is not yet Uhuru.  Till Mr. Livingstone Wechie, the former Executive  Director of the integrity group deposes to an affidavit in a court of competent jurisdiction. Supporting the authenticity of his public statements.
Until then, his confessional  statement to me, is another smokescreen to greater plots.

Why has PDP media team suddenly gone numb over those serious incriminating confessional statements?.
Ironically, even the controversial and notorious Samuel Nwanjoku. Asserted that, indeed those documents were forged by the government of Rivers State. Could this be real or a show of the little gods of dirty politics harbouring insidious tendencies?.

Another high profile culprit is, Hon Justice George Omereji and his panel of deceptive inquiry.
The once respected Justice of the law has totally lost his integrity and respect among his contemporaries. As a matter of judicial interest, Justice George Omereji ought to be investigated, arrested and prosecuted by the NJC for breaking the judicial oath of professionalism.

Other than crucify Livingstone for his bravery . He should be celebrated as a hero of repentance and truth, even as he may likely go to jail for misleading  the Senate and the public.
 He showcased charismatic willpower worthy of emulation. 
The misfit politicians who were of the opinion that, Amaechi paid Livingstone Wechie to repudiate his earlier allegations against him. Ought to have their heads examined.

the stone which has become living, Rivers people celebrate you.

~ Rowland Orlu wrote from Port Haecourt