Despite Party Differences, Buhari Drops Heartwarming Accolades for Controversial PDP Governor

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike for his infrastructural strive throughout his tenure.

Buhari while speaking on Friday, November 18, at the inauguration of the Nabo Graham Douglas campus of the Nigerian Law School in Rumueme, Port Harcourt said that history will be kind to Wike.

Represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, the president affirmed Wike's commitment to supporting legal education in the country.

Also describing the newly constructed law school in Rivers state as a 'grand wonder', President Buhari confirmed that the project is an abiding testament to Wike's commitment to the promotion of law and development in Rivers state.

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His words:

"Wike’s dedication to these projects is better appreciated from the viewpoint of his being an unrelenting advocate of true federalism in Nigeria.

“Indeed, our dear nation needs more of such unifying efforts; It is in recognition of the foregoing that my administration discarded political considerations and acknowledged excellence by conferring Gov.Wike with the Nigerian Excellence Award in public service.

“Your excellency, you have indeed immortalised yourself, and history will be kind to you."

Crisis with Atiku thickens as Wike speaks on G5 governors' next Plan for PDP's flag bearer

The crisis between Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and Nyesom Wike, the Rivers state governor has taken a different turn.

Wike in a recent outing threatened that the PDP G5 governors will not be supporting Atiku in the 2023 presidential election.

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According to the governor, some candidates have continued to host and attended town hall meetings where they tell Nigerians lies.

Confusion as Peter Obi speaks on what Nigeria can do with borrowed funds

In other news, Peter Obi said that he is not totally against taking loans or borrowing funds from other countries and international agencies in Nigeria.

The Labour Party's presidential candidate said his concern is when the funds borrowed are not directed into the proper channels that would bring growth or productivity.

Obi said that there is a need for Nigeria as a nation to cut down on the cost of governance and invest more in regenerative projects that will benefit the people.

Source: Legit.ng