We stand firm with you! PDP ministers tell Governor Wike (photos)
- Governor Nyesome Wike has been told he is not alone as he continues his political battles with the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Former ministers under the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) have declared their support for the governor
- Governor Wike is a member of the forum as a former minister
Former ministers under the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) have declared their support for Governor Nyesome Wike as he continues his political battles with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Governor Wike and the leader of the delegation, Dr Sule Lamido
The forum of former ministers described Wike's political travails as “a political siege on Rivers state as masterminded by the APC.”
They asked the governor to stand firm in his defence of democracy, adding that he has being a pillar of democracy and provided the right leadership for the Rivers people.
Those present at the solidarity meeting include former minister of foreign affairs and former Jigawa state governor, Dr Sule Lamido; former minister of education and former Kano state governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau and former minister of youth development and former Adamawa state governor, Mr Boni Haruna.
Others were the former minister of interior, Comrade Abba Moro; former minister of women affairs, Iyom Josephine Anenih; former minister of state for defence, Erelu Olusola Obada; and the former minister of labour and productivity, Ambassador Musa Kazaure.
Governor Wike exchanging pleasantries with members of the delegation
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Chairman of the forum, Dr Sule Lamido, stated that the solidarity visit to Wike was aimed at encouraging him to remain steadfast and focused in his promotion of the tenets of democracy.
He said: “We are with you in your travails. We support you all the way. We know that you are under siege by anti-democratic forces.
“No matter the tyranny of the oppressor, the voice of the people must be heard. That was the case of Rivers State during the Rivers Rerun Elections.”
Lamido lamented that Nigerians were being divided by the APC-led federal government, which he opined has no respect for the principles of democracy.
“Nigerians are looking on to the PDP for salvation and emancipation from the APC. Our governors must stand together to be our rallying point,” he said.
Respoding, Governor Wike said the Rivers people have resolved to remain with the PDP.
His words: “We will continue to stand firm and defend democracy. For us, we have made up our mind. Our family is PDP.
“We are prepared to pay the price. We are determined to work for the PDP at all times.”
“Don’t have sleepless nights. The PDP will remain strong in Rivers state. We will continue the struggle against anti-people forces and we shall continue to win.”
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Meanwhile, on Wednesday, January 11, Governor Wike berated the the Nigerian Police Special Joint Investigation Panel on the Rivers rerun legislative elections as the committee members paid him a visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The governor stated that the committee was established by the Inspector-General of Police with the aim of assisting the APC at the election tribunal.
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