Wike: Why I Hit Secondus, PDP NWC

Nyesom Wike has explained that his recent attack on the Uche Secondus led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should not be misunderstood to mean there is an irredeemable crisis in the party.

The governor has also maintained that since he lacks the capacity to decamp to another political party, particularly, the All Progressives Congress, he will continue to speak out against perceived abnormalities in the PDP to ensure it does not die.

He made the clarification when friends and political associates  paid him a surprise visit, to felicitate with him and his wife, Justice Suzzette Eberechi Nyesom-Wike on his birthday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Sunday night.

Wike had raised much anxiety within the PDP following the attack especially given his role in the election of Prince Secondus as national chairman.

Governor Wike, explained that as a founding member of the PDP, he will continue to speak against whatever is militating against the progress of the party, irrespective of who is in charge of the NWC.

Speaking further, the governor said he has experienced several persecutions in his political journey and cannot imagine if any other governor had been fought like him and survived.

Governor Wike said he will continue to stand on the path of truth to  defend the interest of the state. According to him,  anyone who is opposed to the interest of Rivers state will never be considered a friend by him.

He used the occasion to further acknowledge God’s benevolence  towards him and his family, particularly,  for the privilege to become the governor of the state.

The governor said his preoccupation has always been to use every opportunity he has in public service to advance society and improve the quality of life of the people.

Speaking on behalf of the Rivers State Executive Council, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo said Governor Wike has been a friend and leader who is focused, vibrant, and determined to fulfil his promises to Rivers people.

According to her,  his development signatures are not only on the six flyover bridges constructed to ease traffic difficulties in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor LGAs, but also in upgraded and new hospitals, quality schools, harmonised taxes and wavers in order to help businesses to grow in the state.

She said the entire Executive Council members feel blessed to be part of the News Rivers Vision, and they are resolved to continue to support the hard working governor to complete his good plans for the state.

Chairman of the National Assembly Caucus, Senator George Sekibo said they are delighted to have the governor  on the saddle because he has continued to drive development to every local government areas of the state.

He said they are motivated by his leadership and have resolved to also stand up courageously to defend the interest of the Rivers people and the government at all times.

On his part, the South-South Zonal Vice Chairman of PDP, Chief Dan Orbih  said members of the party in the South-South Region are proud of Governor Wike who has become the shining light of the party in the country.

He commended the governor for his principled stand on national issues even if some persons may not like him for what he says, but those who believe that Nigeria can be better than what it is today will continue to cherish his stance.

Rivers State PDP chairman, Ambassador Desmond Akawor described the governor  as the number one salesman of the party whose performance in office has endeared the party to every resident in the state.

Akawor explained that when the immediate past governor of the State pulled some members of the PDP to the All Progressives Congress, the existence of the PDP was threatened. But, Governor Wike as a fervent PDP stalwart was able to galvanise others to ensure the party retain its dominance of the political space in Rivers State.

Also speaking, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, described Governor Wike as a national colossus, an enigma and a miracle worker who has sustained his project delivery efforts in a manner that the blind can see.

The General Manager, Group Zonal Head of Zenith Bank,   Mr. Sunday Ilegar said Governor Wike is a leader called by God and given to Nigeria as a precious gift to become the hope of the common man,  provider of dividend of democracy,  and has remained as s man of truth.

“All eyes have seen his works. God will continue to use you to do great and might things. He is a gift to Rivers and Nigeria.  When Governor Wike speaks, people wants to listen because he stands for the truth.”

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