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… As Party Boasts It Will Sweep Polls
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is set to launch its gubernatorial election campaigns with the unveiling of its candidate, Siminialayi Fubara.
This is as the party boasts that it would make a clean sweep of positions available for contest in the general elections.
The campaign flag off, which has been slated to hold Saturday, November 19, 2022, is expected to be performed by the G-5 Governors who have remained the strongest supporters of the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, in their fight for “equity, justice and fairness in the PDP.”
Briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt Thursday, Felix Obuah, director general of the PDP state campaign council said that all the G-5 governors, Samuel Orton of Benue State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and their leader Nyesom Wike would grace the occasion.
He added that the governors, friends and leaders of the party would be hosted to a state Banquet by Governor Wike on the eve of the campaign flag off.
Obuah commended the G-5 governors for remaining at the center for the fight designed to promote inclusiveness.
“We applaud the G-5 for remaining the soul and conscience of the PDP. They have earned the respect of Nigerians by staying on in the PDP. Their decision to pursue peaceful options despite obstacles placed on their way has further endeared them to the Nigerian people.
We are glad that these great patriots who believe in one Nigeria will participate in activities marking the flag off of our campaign efforts in Rivers State”, Obuah said.
Speaking further, the former PDP state chairman declared the party’s readiness to fight for the renewal of a fresh mandate of four years from the people of Rivers State.
He said; “As the clock ticks and public attention turns in the direction of Rivers State we want to inform you that we are ready. We are ready to fight the good fight, our sleeves are rolled up and our hands on the plough.
“We are ready as a political party, to win the 2023 gubernatorial election. We are also ready to sweep the National Assembly and the state House of Assembly elections.
“We are prepared, through the special grace of God, to build astutely on the legacies of hard work, strong leadership and rapid transformation established by the Wike administration.
“We are prepared with the support of the good people of Rivers State who continue to back the PDP and our dynamic leader, Governor Nyesom Wike, to ask for a fresh mandate of four years.
“We believe that the fresh mandate shall strengthen a shared vision of great prosperity and progress. And ensure the consolidation of the new Rivers vision which has given birth to an evolving era of great enduring works, great transformation and resounding achievements,” Obuah added.
