Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike Announces Criteria for Presidential Candidate Support

Strategic Insights -

Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has declared that he and his political allies will support a presidential candidate who embodies integrity, keeps his word, and will not renege on agreements. Wike's statement was made at a PDP rally in Emohua Local Government Area, where he also emphasized the importance of patience, urging party stalwarts to wait for a decision on the preferred presidential candidate.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Nyesom Wike has outlined the criteria for supporting a presidential candidate, emphasizing the need for integrity, keeping one's word, and not reneging on agreements.
  • Wike and his political allies will support a candidate who has demonstrated these qualities.
  • The announcement was made at a PDP rally in Emohua Local Government Area, where the governor also emphasized the importance of patience.
  • Party stalwarts have been urged to wait for a decision on the preferred presidential candidate.
  • Wike has promised to "teach a lesson" to those who threaten the state or the party.
  • The governor has scheduled a meeting with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to finalize the award of contract for dualizing the Emohua by East-West Road to Tema in Asari-Toru LGA.
  • The Emohua Secondary School demolished by the previous administration is being reconstructed, and other projects have been delivered in the area, including the Isiodu road, Rumuodogo one and two roads, and the Eba- Isiokpo road.

Statistics:

  • Rivers State PDP scored 99.9 percent in performance arising from an assessment carried out by a team in the PDP zonal office (Source: National Vice Chairman of PDP, South-South Zone, Chief Dan Orbih).
  • 100 percent of Emohua people are willing to vote for the PDPCandidates in appreciation of the numerous development projects delivered by Governor Wike (Speech by Felix Obuah, Chairman, Rivers State PDP Campaign Council).

Sources:

  • [Speech by Governor Nyesom Wike at the PDP rally in Emohua Local Government Area]
  • [Speech by National Vice Chairman of PDP, South-South Zone, Chief Dan Orbih]
  • [Speech by Felix Obuah, Chairman, Rivers State PDP Campaign Council]