Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he is obligated to ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wins the governorship election in 2023, but that he will not force his successor on the party.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike

Speaking on African Independent Television, AIT, on Thursday, Governor Wike expressed optimism in his successor, saying that the party’s leadership will convene to pick who to endorse at the proper moment.

Governor Wike stated that he has a responsibility to ensure that the PDP wins the governorship election in 2023, but that he will not force a candidate on the party.

“There is no right thinking Rivers person who will say Wike’s administration has not done well for Rivers State. And so, I believe everybody will want somebody who has something positive to add.”

The governor added;

“One mistake I will not make is to impose somebody. From my experience as a student of history, reality has shown that it is difficult for you to say Joseph is the man I can trust. Until you give somebody power and money, that is only when you will know whether that person is trustworthy or not.”

Governor Wike stated that God will not allow someone who will undo all of the state’s great development over the years to become the next governor.

God, he believes, would ensure that only someone who is courageous, firm, and willing to preserve Rivers State’s interests succeeds him.

“Rivers state is a state that so many people have interest. It is a state that you have to put your feet on the ground. It is a state that you have to annoy a lot of Nigerians, and a lot of Nigerians will hate you. But what is important is for you to know what is good for your people, and stand for your people. Do not allow personal interest to sway you against the interest of your people,” he said.

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