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Governor Nyesom Wike today stormed the home town of former governor of Delta State James Ibori, in company of top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, including the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to strategize on issues bothering on the Niger Delta and the nation at large.
Governor Wike was accompanied on the visit to Oghara by former acting chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Lee Maeba, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Austin Opara, former Minister of Sports, Dr. Tammy Danagogo and Administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority, Ambassador Desmond Akawor.
Also Present was Senator Peter Nwaobishi, PDP National Vice Chairman, South-South, Elder Emmanuel Ogidi and Senior associates of the former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori.
At the meeting, Rivers State Governor Wike called on Niger Delta leaders to unite for the rapid development of the geo-political zone.
Wike, who is co-chairman of the PDP Reconciliation Committee said “unity is needed in the geo-political zone to check the current situation where outsiders take advantage of the disunity of the area to deny the people benefits of their resources”.
“Niger Delta must continue to be United. Whatever it takes, unity is still very key. When we are divided, outsiders will come and exploit our resources to the disadvantage of our communities.
“We have to fight to protect the interest of the Niger Delta. We draw strength from people like Former Governor James Ibori, a man who has variegated experiences,” he further stated.
Governor Wike said Rivers and Delta states are cooperating in the spirit of Niger Delta Development.
“We must work as brothers. We must work as a team. We must not allow our United front to be divided,” he said.
In his welcome remarks, Ibori commended the Governors of Rivers and Delta for their cooperation on developmental issues.
He urged both governors to work towards building a stronger united force for all the Niger Delta States.
“We need to be united to be able to serve our people better. We have to cooperate for the good of our people,” he said.
Also speaking, Okowa said the Rivers State Governor is a grassroots politician who is providing effective leadership for his people.
He said that in Delta State, the political class is under a political family led by the former Delta state governor, Ibori.
Governor Okowa said Niger Delta needs to work together for the geo-political zone to be a stronger political voice in the country.
“We will continue with the friendship based on the interest of our people,” he said.
According to our reporter, the meeting later went into a closed door session.