Politics

Nigeria needs men like you, Atiku congratulates Wike

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4 years ago

April 3, 2019

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that Nigeria needs men like the Governor of Rivers State , Nyesom Wike .
He stated this while congratulating the governor for emerging victorious in the state governorship election .

Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the recently concluded election , said the former ruling party , “ is blessed to have men like Wike as its member . ”

He said , “ My hearty congratulations to Governor Nyesom Wike on your hard earned re – election . It gives me much pleasure to see a political force for good , such as yourself , overcome the anti -democratic forces of dictatorship and oppression.
“ The Peoples Democratic Party is blessed to have a political gladiator , such as yourself , on our side . The citizens of Rivers state are fortunate to have a genuine progressive return to extend the frontiers of progress and development for them .

“ And I am favoured to count you , Governor Wike, as my friend and brother , and Rivers state as my second home .
“ As your victory is savoured by men of goodwill all over Nigeria, I am sure you will continue the pattern of good works for which you have become known .
“ Nigeria needs men like you . Men who can remain firm , unbowed and resolute in the face of trying times .

“ You have proved that you have character under trial , and not just when the going is good . Such refinement will stand you in good stead as , by the grace of God, you finish the good work you have started in Rivers state .

“ Congratulations once again and may God bless Rivers state and her people and may God bless Nigeria and Nigerians.