Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, has endorsed Godswill
Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs, for the position of senate
president.
Wike declared his support for Akpabio during a visit by the
aspirant and a group of senators-elect supporting him, on Tuesday.
The stability group comprising senators-elect was led by Ali
Ndume, representing Borno south.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) had nominated Akpabio
and Barau Jibrin to be senate president and deputy respectively.
A statement by the Akpabio campaign media office quoted Wike
as saying he would support the former minister because he was there for him
when he wanted to be Rivers governor.
“This is the time for me to support him because he supported
me when I wanted to be the governor of Rivers State,” Wike was quoted as
saying.
“If truly we want this country to move forward from where we
are today, I see nothing wrong in the ruling party picking who it thinks can
work with the President-elect as the senate president of the 10th assembly.
“On this Akpabio and
Barau project, we are together to make sure they win.
“Akpabio supported me during my governorship ambition. He
stood by me all through and ensured that I won. I don’t pay back good with
evil.
“This is pay back time for him. I will stand by him until he
emerges as the next senate president. Our team would soon meet to take a
position on your aspiration.”
Wike urged Akpabio not to be worried noting that the
opposition to his ambition is a normal occurrence in politics.
“Don’t be worried or
disturbed by the contending forces against your aspiration, it is normal in
politics. Power is not given on a platter of gold, you fight for it,” Wike
said.
“I am impressed that despite your endorsement by your party
and the President-elect, you are still consulting your colleagues. That is the
way it should be.
“Let us be fair to this country. If we continue this way,
Nigeria will not succeed. Don’t waiver, stay firm and you will win at the end
of the day.”
Responding, Akpabio thanked Wike for his support and
congratulated him on his tenure as governor.
“You have done well
for your people and Nigerians. History would be kind to you as you exit office
in the next few days,” Akpabio said.
“You believe in justice, equity and fairness and that is what
Nigerians know you for.”
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