Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has banned Nightclubs and prostitution in Port Harcourt.
Governor Nyesom Wike has announced a ban on the operation of nightclubs and prostitution on Abacha road and other major streets across the state.
Wike, who disclosed this in his New Year message in Port Harcourt on Saturday, said such activities cause noise and traffic nuisance in the state capital,
According to the governor, the move will “Stop the harmful effects of this depraved activities on the moral development of the children and society at large.”
He said no responsible government would tolerate an open display of sexual parties, street prostitution, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities.
He also placed a ban on night trading along the Abacha road, saying the measure is geared towards protecting children from the harmful effect of the practices.
He urged residents to obey the directives as anyone found wanting would be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the state.
However, it remains unclear how long the ban will last, but certainly, the Governor has less than two years left in office.
Wike further directed security agencies in the State to arrest and prosecute anyone attempting to violate the ban. He said a taskforce would be set up to this effect.
The Governor Wike-led administration will come to an end after the general elections in 2023.
