10th Assembly: Gov Wike’s Bromance With APC Hits Another Level Declares Support for NASS Speakership

10th Assembly: Gov Wike’s Bromance With APC Hits Another Level Declares Support for NASS Speakership

  • Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has again made a strong statement ahead of May 29
  • The pragmatic leader of Rivers State said his entire cabinet and citizens would back the All Progress Congress (APC) for the speakership of the House of Reps
  • He, however, noted that the nominees made by APC must suit the standards required of a true leader

Rivers, Port Harcourt - Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th national assembly, the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has agreed to support the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the speakership position at the House of Representatives.

As reported by This Day, Governor Wike made this declaration on Monday, April 3, in Port Harcourt while hosting the delegates of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Wase.

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Governor Wike said he would support APC for the speakership of the House of Reps if only the nominee meets the criteria. Photo: Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON
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However, he noted that before he can confer his support, the nominated individuals for the positions at the lower legislative must merit and earn it.

Governor Wike said they must be personalities with experience that will help set the green chambers in motion for the 2023 administration.

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According to PM News, Governor Wike said:

“The way we are now, the truth must be told that we are going to support the leadership of your party at the national level. I am not going to support anybody that is coming from anywhere.”

Governor Wike reiterated that any nominee presented by the APC must have all the criteria he has reeled out before he can give his full support.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker, Wase, said the reason for his visit to Port Harcourt was to solicit the influential support of Governor Wike in helping the APC become speaker of the House of Representatives at the incoming 10th assembly.

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Wase said:

“Your excellency, we just finished the national and presidential election, we are about to go into the National Assembly politics and that is why are here to seek your support, to seek your prayers and blessing, by the grace of God so that we can have a unified country, stabilised system.”

Wike Reveals What He Will Do If Fubara Turns Against Him

Meanwhile, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has disclosed that he would distance himself from the administration of Siminalayi Fubara, the governor-elect.

Wike, who will be leaving the office on May 29, maintained that Fubara is not coming to serve him but to serve the people of the state.

However, the governor noted that he would be available if the incoming governor ever needs his advice after he leaves office.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.