Blessing Okorite, Port Harcourt
Senate President Bukola Saraki has commended Rivers people for defending democracy, stressing that the Rivers State Governorship Election was the toughest during the 2019 election circles.
Addressing journalists at the Government House, in Port Harcourt, on Monday, after arriving the state for the Public Presentation of a book chronicling the achievements of Governor Nyesom Wike, Saraki noted that there was need for victory celebration in the state.
Said he, “I am here for the celebration of the victory of our brother, Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for a second term.
“I am happy to be part of this great victory of Governor Wike and the Good people of Rivers State.
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“This was one of the toughest elections and the people stood by the governor in defence of democracy.
“We are here to celebrate what they fought for. For those who lost their lives, we are here to show that it was not in vain. I congratulate the Governor and the people of Rivers State for this victory”
Also speaking, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State said that Governor Wike’s victory was well-deserved in view of his outstanding performance during his first term.
In the words of Governor Tambuwal, “I send my best wishes to the governor on this very auspicious event and to the people of Rivers State.
“I commend the people of Rivers State for re-electing Governor Wike to continue with the good works he has started”, he said.