By Philip Yatai
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says no person can push him and his supporters out or derail them from supporting the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second time period in Rivers.
He said this throughout his “thanks” go to to Port Harcourt Metropolis Native Authorities Space of the state on Saturday.
Wike recalled how the individuals of Rivers stood by him and elected Tinubu in 2023 towards all odds.
He added that now that the advantages had been rolling in, he wouldn’t enable anybody to hurry within the final minutes and take the glory.
“In 2023, we led the wrestle right here. We had been members of the Renewed Hope Agenda from the very starting and that was once we took the choice to help Tinubu.
“Now, those that weren’t there then, who went and supported Atiku Abubakar and refused to offer him even 10 per cent votes at the moment are coming that they wish to lead the Renewed Hope Agenda. Is it potential?
“You weren’t there from the start. You didn’t go to purchase the pepper, you didn’t go to purchase the salt, and also you didn’t go to purchase the oil.
“You didn’t take part in all these items. Instantly meals is completed; you now soar in and wish to be the one that may eat first. Is that potential? No one on this state can push us out,” he mentioned.
Noting the actions of distractors, the minister urged his supporters to not be afraid however stay united and focus their power to supporting the reelection of Tinubu.
“These are the foot troopers of the Renewed Hope Household. If there may be one state that the President is aware of he can go residence and sleep together with his two eyes closed, it’s Rivers,” he mentioned.
He defined that the go to was to thank the individuals for the help in 2023 and to advise them to maintain working collectively, assuring them that 2026 can be higher than 2025.
Earlier, Mayor of Port Harcourt, Sir Allwell Ihunda, counseled Tinubu for guaranteeing democratically elected council chairmen exist in Rivers.
Ihunda added that as a governor of the state for eight years, Wike had carried out wonders by executing quite a few life-impacting initiatives to make life higher for the individuals.
“We’re prepared on your directives on what to do in 2027. As quickly because the directive comes, we’ll step into motion,” he mentioned.
Additionally, Mrs BHarcourtlessing Amadi, representing Port II Federal Constituency, counseled minister for giving girls a voice within the determination making desk, by making girls vice chairmen in all of the LGAs of the state.
“That is the one state within the nation that has given girls a lot recognition and we applaud you for this,” she mentioned.
Mr Sensible Adoki, representing Port Harcourt II within the State Meeting, equally thanked Wike for taking the danger to help Tinubu in 2023, including that in the present day, the individuals of Rivers had been reaping the advantages.
Adoki pledged continued allegiance to Wike, on grounds that he has extra to supply to the individuals. (NAN)
Edited by Muhammad Lawal
