None Can Choose Reps For Rivers –Wike …Felicitates With Jonathan At 59

Rivers State Governor , Chief Nyesom Wike, has declared that the state is too big for anybody to impose representatives on the people, stressing that the people must be allowed to elect their representatives .

Speaking during a PDP dedication service for the flag off campaign of 2016 re-run/supplementary election in the state at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt yesterday Governor Wike urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be neutral in the course of the rerun election to ensure that the will of the people prevails .

He said: “This election will prove whether INEC is ready to conduct free and fair elections in Nigeria . “

The governor noted that the PDP remains committed to violence-free elections , pointing out that the opponents of PDP should play within the rules of engagement.

“What causes violence during election is when the umpire wants to manipulate , rig or write results. We will resist any attempt to write results.

“PDP will not be involved in anything violent, but we will not allow anyone to steal our votes. We will protect our votes and make that the people’s mandate is declared”, he said.

The governor explained that the PDP was dedicating its forthcoming campaigns for the rerun elections to God, because the party relies on God for victories.

He noted that the PDP is sure of victory at the rerun polls because of the massive achievements of his administration in the last 17 months .

The dedication service for the flag off of the campaign for the rerun elections was attended by Deputy Governor, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, State and National Assembly members, Political Leaders of the state , Commissioners , Local Government Chairmen, Women and youth groups.

Venerable John Adubasim of the Saint Paul’s Anglican Church while dedicating the PDP campaigns for the rerun elections to God, asked members of the party to trust in the Lord for their sustenance and victory .

Earlier yesterday, Governor Wike worshipped at the Emmanuel Anglican Church , Okoro-Nu-Odo Deanery during the church’s 2016 Annual Adult Harvest Thanksgiving .

Speaking, Governor Wike said his administration will fight crime across all communities . He, however, warned against the politicization of crime.

He said if anyone is caught committing crime will be made to face the weight of the law .

Meanwhile,the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has sent a message of goodwill to former President Goodluck Jonathan as he celebrated his 59th birthday, yesterday.

In the message, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dr. Austin Tam-George, last Saturday ahead of the celebration, yesterday, Wike described Jonathan as a colossus whose contributions to the consolidation of democratic values in Nigeria is now widely acknowledged and respected across the globe.

“Goodluck Jonathan will continue to be a source of pride and inspiration to Nigerians and other Africans, as his democratic legacy stands in sharp contrast to the darker forces of impunity”, Wike said.

The Rivers State chief executive officer praised the former president for his selflessness, patriotism and visionary leadership.

Wike wished Jonathan many more years of selfless service to humanity and the course of democracy in Nigeria and across the world.