Wike gives 2018 Lexus SUVs to Abe, other lawmakers

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has surprised federal lawmakers from the South-South state with gifts of 2018 Lexus Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs).
Among the beneficiaries are All Progressives Congress (APC) senators such as Magnus Abe, Andrew Uchendu and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers.
Wike said the vehicles were acquired to aid the federal lawmakers “in the discharge of their official functions.”
While handing over the vehicles, Wike said: “The vehicles are for all members of the National Assembly, irrespective of their party affiliation.
“Defend the interest of the state wherever you are. This is from the Government of Rivers State which you are part of.
“This is to aid you to carry out your official functions in Abuja”.
While Uchendu has denied collecting the gift, Abe is yet to comment.
Some of the lawmakers, such as members of the House of Representatives led by Betty Apiafi, Leader Rivers Caucus of the House of Representatives and Bari Mpigi, Deputy Leader, Rivers State House of Representatives caucus, have taken possession of their vehicles.