Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has described the victory of Hon Siminialayi Fubara at the gubernatorial primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state as God\u2019s design.
\nThe PDP gubernatorial primary held, last Wednesday, at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt.
\nWike, who spoke after Fubara was declared the winner of the primary, said so many people strove to clinch the slot but only one person can emerge.
\nThe governor also declared that with the victory of Fubara, Rivers PDP now has a candidate that will fly its flag in the 2023 governorship election.
\n\u201cI never knew I\u2019ll be governor when I became governor. You have also heard what the candidate said that he never knew he will become PDP candidate.
\n\u201cBut to the glory of God, he is the candidate of PDP. This is because power comes from God. Whoever God says will be, will be.\u201d
\nWike pointed out that when it comes to producing the governor of the state, all tribes need to work together on it because no one particular tribe can do it alone.
\nHe said because his administration has performed credibly well in the state, any candidate that the party presents will easily win in the 2023 general election.
\n\u201cWith the performance of our administration, and with what we have achieved in this state, there is no candidate that PDP will present that will not win election.
\n\u201cOur campaign focus will be like this, that we made promises to the state to do roads and other projects, ask us, have we done them? Yes, we have.
\n\u201cWe will ask them (other parties), what have you done for Rivers State? Certainly nothing. So, who tells you that any other party can come and win this state? Let no one deceive you about that.\u201d
\nWike explained that after the presidential primary, PDP leaders in Rivers State will set up a team that will work to ensure that the party wins the 2023 gubernatorial election.
\nHe expressed optimism that those who believe in the party will be dutiful in working for the candidate to win.
\nIn his acceptance speech, Hon Siminialayi Fubara, the immediate past Accountant General of Rivers State, described his victory as evidence of grace.
\nHe called on all party faithful to support his victory and the new drive to consolidate on the achievements of Wike\u2019s administration.
\n\u201cIt is victory for Fubara. It is victory for the party. It is not just victory for the party, but victory for moving the state forward.
\n\u201cThe purpose of this special event this night is also to consolidate on the achievements, on every side, of this present administration.
\n\u201cWe are going to work together to sustain the work that this administration has already done for us.\u201d
\nIn his opening address, the Chairman of PDP in Rivers State, Amb Desmond Akawor said the party was poised to conduct a peaceful and successful gubernatorial primary.
\nAkawor explained that the party was delighted to have conducted peaceful congresses in the 319 wards and 23 local government areas of the state, including primaries for state and National Assembly.
\nDeclaring the result of the gubernatorial primary, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Prof. Walter Mboto, said Hon Siminialayi Fubara, polled a total of 721 votes to emerge PDP candidate for the 2023 governorship election.
\nHe explained that Isaac Kamalu polled 86 votes to emerge second position, while Dax Alabo George Kelly polled 37 votes and Tammy Danagogo polled 36 votes.
\nAlso, he said, Chief West Morgan polled 4 votes, David Briggs 4 votes and Brother Felix Obuah polled 2 votes, while eight votes were voided.
\n\u201cThe delegate list that we have has a total number of delegates expected to vote as 980. Total number of accredited out of this 980, 898 delegates were accredited. The total number of votes cast in this election is 898. The total number of valid votes cast is 890. 8 votes were voided.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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