Supreme Court verdict, victory for Rivers people, says Wike

Triumphant RIVERS State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has described his success at the Supreme Court as a victory for democracy, rule of law and the people of Rivers State.

He explained that the verdict of the apex court was a confirmation of the mandate “freely” given to him by the people of the state.

Jubilant supporters with Governor Wike. Punch photo

In statement signed by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, The governor said that his victory would lead to greater delivery of democracy dividends across the state.

Wike, however, called on the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the 2015 election, Dr. Dakuku Peterside to join hands with his administration to develop the state.

Meanwhile, there was wild jubilation in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Wednesday as news of the affirmation of Governor Nyesom Wike’s election by the Supreme Court filtered in.

The shout of ‘PDP power’ rented the air in D-Line, Mile One and Ada George area of Port Harcourt as supporters of the ruling party in the state expressed their satisfaction over the Supreme Court verdict.

In beer parlours, markets, restaurants and on major roads in the state capital, Wike’s supporters were seen drinking and singing victory songs as a result of the outcome of Wednesday’s court ruling.

One of jubilant PDP supporters, who identified himself as Ovunda, said they were hopeful till the last moment, even when members of the All Progressives Congress in the state continued to exude confidence that the apex court would also give them victory.

“We are very happy, and we are ready to drink to stupor tonight because of the victory of Governor Wike at the Supreme Court. It is our time to rejoice and we thank God for the Supreme Court verdict today,” Ovunda, who was dancing outside a beer parlour said.

However, the APC in the state promised that it would soon issue a statement on the Supreme Court’s verdict.

The Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the State APC Chairman, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, said he would speak on the latest development after getting permission from the party.

·         Culled from Punch