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The Wakrike ethnic nationality has endorsed Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for a second term, citing excellent performance.
Traditional and political leaders of the Wakrike ethnic nationality announced the endorsement during their solidarity visit to the Rivers State Governor on Wednesday.
In an address on behalf of the Wakrike ethnic group, Chairman of the Okrika Divisional Council of Chiefs, Chief Sunday Kalaowolo said that Governor Wike has always treated Okrika people fairly through projects execution and appointments.
“As the political drumbeat starts in 2018, we the Wakrike people under God, ask you to run for a second term in office.
“We will lay down our lives, not only to vote for you, but to defend our votes. All Okrikans are solidly behind you for 2019. We are sending notice to your detractors that there will be no vacancy in Government House Port Harcourt by 2019,” he said.
The Amayanabo of Ogu , King Nicholas Nemenebo, and former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo said the Wakrike ethnic nationality is 100 percent behind the Rivers State Governor.
Also, Senator George Sekibo declared that the Wakrike ethnic nationality remains with Governor Wike and will work diligently for the actualization of his second term bid.
In his response, Wike assured the people of Wakrike that he will continue to deliver quality projects and programmes in the area.
He said that the people stood by him in 2015 during the governorship race, hence his commitment to the development of the area.