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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has described his triumph at the Supreme Court as victory for democracy, rule of law and a confirmation of God’s backing for his election as the governor of Rivers State.
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Wike said that the judgment of the Supreme Court affirmation of his election is a confirmation of the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state.
While assuring the people of Rivers State that his victory at the Supreme Court will lead to greater delivery of democracy dividends across the state, Wike extended a hand of fellowship to the Rivers State APC Governorship Candidate, Dakuku Peterside to join hands with his administration to develop the state.
He praised the APC Governorship Candidate, Dr Dakuku Peterside for approaching the Judiciary, instead of embarking on violence.
He stated that the people of Rivers State will continue to benefit from the pro-people projects and programmes of his administration as he is determined to always to live up to the social contract he entered with the Rivers people.
