Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and leader of G-5 governors has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Enugu State, Peter Mbah, would win the governorship election convincingly.
He also assured that he would consolidate on the achievements of outgoing Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Flanked by other members of G-5, Ugwuanyi, Ortom and Makinde, Wike made the declaration in Enugu during weekend’s flag off of Enugu State 2023 PDP campaign at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu.
He said that based on the mammoth crowd at the rally and the glowing speeches made at the occasion by prominent party hierarchy, Mbah was as good as having won.
“Now, it is obvious that Mbah has won,” Wike said.
Wike, who was happy at the turn of events, commended Ugwuanyi for his many achievements saying that Mbah would consolidate on the achievements.
Speaking on the role Ugwuanyi has been playing in the G-5 governors, Wike said Ugwuanyi is a dependable and reliable.
“Our coming here today is to tell you that we are solidly behind Ugwuanyi. He is a reliable and dependable person.
“Ugwuanyi is a man you can go to a war with.
Credit: Vanguard News Nigeria