Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship Aspirant, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has urged all members of the PDP in Rivers State to increase the intensity of their campaigns for President Goodluck Jonathan following his declaration to seek re-election for a second term.
The Leading Governorship Aspirant and leader of Rivers PDP who addressed the PDP members at the Eagles Square on Tuesday commended them for leading the way in campaigning for a Jonathan’s second term, adding that with the declaration of President Jonathan, the party members must ensure that they surpass the votes recorded in 2011 for the President’s first term.
He called for unity amongst all leaders of the party, pointing out that a united front will lead to victories in all forthcoming elections, as PDP is the only party that considers the overriding development of Rivers State and South-South as its principal goal.
Barrister Wike said: “Now that we have actively participated in the Presidential Declaration for a deserved second term, our main duty is to re-double our campaigns to ensure that we surpass the number of votes recorded for President Jonathan in 2011.
“Rivers State is fundamentally PDP and we have an obligation to ensure that PDP wins all the elections in 2011 beginning with the Presidential election. Despite a few challenges, we are marching ahead to achieve victory for the party. I am happy that all National and State Assembly members, Federal Commissioners, Federal Board members, former state commissioners, former local government chairmen, top professionals, grassroots party members and leaders are working with me to lead the party to victory in all the forthcoming elections. We are focused and we shall not be distracted”.
The Former Minister of State for Education said that Rivers State is in dire need of development, which he said that he has been primed to deliver to the people.
“I am happy that I played a critical role in the education transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan by superintending the successes recorded in the Almajiri Education Programme, the girl-child schools, the Special Vocational Schools for the South-South and South-East and the establishment of four Federal Polytechnics in Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Edo and of course, Bonny in Rivers State. I am elated to have participated in re-building the basic education sector across the country, reviving technical education, teachers training and enhancing confidence in all Federal Unity Colleges through phased rehabilitation of these centres of excellence and recruitment of more teachers to improve teaching and learning”, he said.
The Former Minister assured members of Rivers PDP that going forward after his election, his administration would focus on overall general development to empower all indigenes and residents of Rivers State.
He thanked all Rivers State PDP members for the peaceful and successful conduct of the ward and local government congresses in the state. He said the successes recorded indicate that the party is on its way to success during the elections.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant (Media) to Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Rivers State PDP Governorship Aspirant.
