Wike Embarks On ‘Meet The People Victory Parade’

RIVERS State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike yesterday formally dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to the ordinary people of the state during a “meet the people victory parade” across major residential areas of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.

Greeted by thousands of residents which included women, youths, children and men, Wike said the Supreme Court judgment was made possible by votes of the people on April 11 and 12, 2015 and their prayers while the litigation lasted in different courts.

The “meet the people victory parade “ was carnival-like as Rivers people sang popular Wike campaign songs as his motorcade drove by.Wike, who drove in an open roof Sports Utility Vehicle waived and shook hands with residents, thanking them via the use of a megaphone.

The Governor told the people of the state that he would remain committed to their welfare all through his administration. He said his administration would deliver on all development programmes promised the people.According to him, the state would be the centre of attraction because of the successes his administration would record.

“I wholeheartedly thank the people of Rivers State for their votes, support and prayers all through this process. We are building a new Rivers State that will benefit all our people.

“You have played your part in this social contract. It is now my turn to continue to deliver.  You have already witnessed unprecedented development, but that is just the beginning of our success story. I remain eternally grateful to you,” he said.

The governor appealed to the people of Rivers State to support  all PDP  candidates  during  the  forthcoming re-run state and National Assembly elections.

A statement by Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, noted that Wike was accompanied on the tour by senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Rivers East Senatorial District, Senator George Sekibo; former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Austin Opara and Rivers State PDP chairman, Bro Felix Obuah.