Group Hails Wike’s Victory

President of Royal Ladies Association (RLA) of Port Harcourt, Mrs Franca Ikechukwu, has stated that the outcome of the March 9, 2019 governorship election in Rivers State, which Governor Nyesom Wike won after its suspension, was an affirmation of the love and support of the people of the State for the G.overnor
Speaking with The Tide in Okoloma Afam, headquarters of Oyigbo LGA, recently, she stated that the reelection of the Governor speaks volumes about their love for him,
“By this election, Rivers people have once more affirmed their love and support for you, Governor and your administration, and” now expect greater and more appreciable developmental footprints in the next four years of your quality leadership.
“While RLA is united with Rivers people in this dream of a greater Rivers State, we are not unmindful of the enormity of the task before you, but we are encouraged by your known zeal to change the developmental narratives of Rivers State for the better she said.
Assuring the Governor of the support of members of the group to the government, she called on to run an all-inclusive government that will accelerate the development of the state.
“As we rejoice with you in this wholesome victory, let us remind Your Excellency that your election is a call to rise above your political party and be a father to all people irrespective of political affiliations.
“In this regard, RLA humbly requests of your Excellency to reach out to all political divides, professionals, groups and persons with good ideas and run an open and all-inclusive leadership unconstrained by political leaning within the next four years.”
She also assured that RLA will galvanise all groups and opinions behind Governor Nyesom Wike’s administration, and called on all political groups within the state to let go of all grievances and join forces with the governor to making Rivers State the development haven in Nigeria in the next four years.
Mrs Ikechukwu described Governor Wike as, “Nigeria’s foremost political gladiator”, who was able in his first tenure turned the fortunes of Rivers State around despite the lean financial base of the state, as well as political wars by the opposition parties against his leadership.”
She used the opportunity to urge the governor not to retaliate all the ploys against his government by some mischief makers who never wish the state well, but should rather hand all to God Almighty while in the course of service to God and humanity.

Bethel Toby & Chidinma Ojekwe