About 89 political parties registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have endorsed the re-election bid of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.
Rivers state Chairman of IPAC, Sir Precious Baridoo after the group endorsed him for a second term at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday Chairmen of the 89 Political Parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) announced the endorsement of Governor Wike during a Solidarity Visit to the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday.
Speaking during the visit, Chairman of Rivers State IPAC, Sir Precious Baridoo announced that IPAC has recognised Governor Wike as “the Face of Politics in Nigerian Democracy “.
We have decided to adopt Governor Wike as our sole candidate for his outstanding projects delivery which has earned him several awards.
“Eighty percent of our active members of IPAC in the state are ready to work with you. You have done well. You are a leader in whom we are well pleased. Our involvement in the forthcoming gubernatorial election on March 2, 2019 will not only be total, but all inclusive to ensure your victory “.
IPAC Rivers State declared that they will campaign for Governor Wike and also defend their votes during the elections.
The 89 Political Parties noted that the achievements of the Rivers State Governor are worthy to be replicated during his second term because Rivers State deserves the best.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike thanked the 89 Political Parties for their endorsement. He declared that he will always place the interest of Rivers State above other considerations.
He said: “I appreciate this resounding endorsement and solidarity. What is important is the interest of Rivers State. It is important that we have agreed to work together for the good of the state. It is not easy for this number to agree to endorse our good work”.
Governor Wike called on all political parties in Rivers State to remain vigilant as former President Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed the plot to rig elections.
He said: “We must be vigilant and at alert. You heard what Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said. APC cannot deny that Obasanjo was one of the pillars that brought them into office. Obasanjo cannot see evil at his age and keep quiet “. The governor said that the present INEC is not in any position to conduct credible polls because they take directives from the APC Federal Government.
