Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state has released his statement concerning the presidential election on Saturday, to the people of Rivers. Contrary to speculations flying about, he revealed that he is not going to sell the votes of Rivers state to any candidate during the election.
Wike made his statement while inaugurating Azikiwe/iloabuchi Road and other newly constructed infrastructures in the state on Thursday, 23rd of February. The PDP chieftain disclosed that he is mindful of the interest of Rivers state and that is the reason why he cannot mislead the people on the political decision that has been taken concerning the presidential candidate to support during the February 25th presidential election.
He said that he is indebted to Rivers state and nothing will make him to sell the state for anything.
According to him
“For what Rivers State has given me, I owed them (Rivers people) a lot in my life and I will continue to protect their interest. I am not going to sell Rivers State to anybody for a pot of porridge. And that is why if I tell you this is the right place, know it is the right place. I am not going to deceive you. I am not one of those leaders who are running around for their personal interest.”
However, Wike’s preferred candidate remains officially unknown to the public but there are indications that he has directed the people of Rivers on the candidate to vote for in the election.
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