Wike Makes U-turn, Cancels Easter Services In Rivers
April 12, 2020
7:16 am
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has cancelled the concession granted to churches to hold Easter Church services in the state.
Recall that the Catholic Church in Rivers State on Friday,Β asked its membersΒ to stay safe and observe Easter Sunday at home.
Wike had relaxed the lockdown order in the state on Thursday.
A statement he signed had said the decision was taken to enable Christians to observe their religious obligations during Easter.
But the Catholic church in reaction said in view of the threat COVID-19 poses, it was better
