We will bounce back as the ruling party in Nigeria in 2019″.
\nThese were the words of Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike at the 60th birthday and book launch of Senator Thompson Sekibo at the weekend in Port Harcourt.
\nThe same view was expressed by Senator Sekibo as he said, \u201c we will change the changer as we will not change at all\u2026 No person can uproot PDP or the governor in Rivers State\u201d.
\nWike, however, submitted that the party will overcome its challenges as is set to take power back.
\nHe commended the legislature, especially those at the Senate for being focused and resolute, and especially praised Senator Godswill Akpabio for his resilience.
\nWike added, \u2018 I don\u2019t have problems with members of the National Assembly, especially those from Rivers State. We are working together.
\nSpeaking on the birthday of Senator Sekibo representing Rivers East in the Senate, Chief Wike said the Ogu-born lawmaker is a dependable ally.
\nIn his word, \u201c I am happy to be associated with Sekibo, he is somebody you can depend on\u201d.
\nThe governor prayed God to continue to bless the Senator while commending him for writing books despite his tight schedule as a legislator.
\nOn his part, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Akpabio commended Wike for his developmental strides, saying \u2018 When I see the projects in Rivers State and the commitment of the governor, when I was a governor, I hardly sleep, and that\u2019s going on in Rivers State\u201d.
\nHe lauded Wike for being proactive in governance, stressing, \u201c we are proud of you\u201d.
\nEarlier, chairman of the occasion and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu said Sekibo is a true Nigerian and uncommon leader.
\nSenator Ekweremadu said for being able to author about five books, the Senator has displayed that he is a serious minded person, a researcher and wished him many more years.
\nRepresentative of the House of Representatives Speaker, Hon Jones Onyeniri commended Sekibo for displaying high level of organizational power and for putting his thoughts in a book form.
\nThe Speaker\u2019s representative said so far the senator has shown that he is a good lawmaker and representing his people well.
\nOn his part, the celebrant, Senator Sekibo observed \u2018 I believe that society\u00a0 has given me\u00a0 and now is the time to give back to it\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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