Hundreds of supporters on Sunday converged on the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Obio/Akpor Native Authorities Space, because the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, concluded the grand finale of his statewide “Thank You” go to throughout Rivers State.
The occasion recorded a mammoth turnout, with political leaders, celebration trustworthy, youths, ladies’s teams, and assist teams from throughout the state in attendance, turning the venue right into a sea of supporters chanting solidarity songs in honour of the previous Rivers State governor.
Talking on the occasion, Nyesom Wike counseled the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Native Authorities Space, Hon. Dr. Reward Worlu, for what he described as an amazing present of affection and loyalty by the folks of the world.
“Obio/Akpor individuals are grateful folks. Obio/Akpor alone makes up about 40 per cent of the votes in Rivers State, and no one can toy with this native authorities,” Wike declared.
He recalled the constant assist he has acquired from Obio/Akpor since 1999, noting that the folks have remained steadfast all through his political journey. In response to him, the identical loyalty will likely be demonstrated once more within the 2027 normal elections.
“The folks of Obio/Akpor and Rivers State will vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027,” Wike assured.
The FCT minister additionally took a swipe at Senator Azuta Mbata, accusing him of failing to bury his mom for over three years as a result of disputes over property sharing, describing the state of affairs as a dent on his public picture.
Earlier in his welcome handle, the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Native Authorities Space, Hon. Dr. Reward Worlu, described Wike as “a present to Obio/Akpor, a present to management, and a present to Nigeria.”
“This go to will not be your go to; it’s our go to. It isn’t a time so that you can inform us thanks, however a time for us to let you know thanks,” Worlu stated. He showered encomiums on Nyesom Wike, thanking him for mentoring leaders and facilitating quite a few appointments for indigenes of Obio/Akpor.
He described Wike as essentially the most excellent chairman, essentially the most impactful Chief of Workers, essentially the most performing governor within the historical past of Rivers State, and one of the performing ministers in Nigeria.
Worlu recalled Wike’s political course throughout the 2023 normal elections, when he urged his supporters to again President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“As a result of we trusted you, we adopted you. Right now, it has been harvest upon harvest — appointments, tasks and alternatives for our state and our native authorities,” he stated.
He added that whereas the folks know the place they stand concerning the presidency in 2027, they equally know the place they won’t go within the Rivers governorship race. “We won’t go the way in which of ingratitude, disrespect or disloyalty,” Worlu declared.
Additionally talking, the Speaker of the Rivers State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, reassured President Tinubu of the unwavering assist of the folks of Obio/Akpor.
“On behalf of the folks of Obio/Akpor, we need to reassure you of our loyalty and assist as we proceed to assist His Excellency, Mr. President,” Amaewhule stated.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to not be distracted by critics, stressing that Nigerians who matter perceive the worth of his management and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Recalling the 2023 presidential election, the Speaker stated Obio/Akpor delivered one of many highest votes for Tinubu and promised a fair higher outing in 2027.
“Once you return, inform Mr. President that what we did in 2023, we’ll do much more in 2027,” Amaewhule assured, whereas providing prayers for the President’s energy, well being, and success.
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation, Barr. O.C.J. Okocha, SAN, in his remarks, praised Wike for being a worthy ambassador of Rivers State and Obio/Akpor, commending his achievements as governor and his ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory.
“We’re pleased with you. We can’t thanks sufficient. It’s only God that may bless you and essentially the most most well-liked President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Okocha stated, describing Wike as “the profitable man” in Rivers and Nigerian politics.
