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REP. PRINCIPAL OFFICERS: WIKE, MAKINDE SPITS FIRE, SAYS "GBAJABIAMILA IS TREACHEROUSÔÇØ (READ DETAIL)
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Afnews Editor
Jul 04, 2019
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike Thursday condemned
the alleged attempt by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi
Gbajabiamila, to impose leaders on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
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Wike described the move as treachery which was not
surprising.
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Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Oyo
State, Oluseyi Makinde, at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday,
Wike regretted that trading has been placed above party loyalty at the House.
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The governor stated that he was purely a party loyalist who
believes in the ideals of the PDP.
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He said: "I am not surprised. When you have traders and
merchants, what do you expect?
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"It is unfortunate for those who do not understand what
politics is all about. I am a core party man. I believe in the partyÔÇØ.
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The governor stated that peer review was necessary to
advance the course of development across the states of the Federation.
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"I am happy for this visit. We shall reciprocate the visit
at the appropriate time.
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It is good for us to continue to compare notes to learn best
practices from each other,ÔÇØ he said.
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He expressed confidence in the ability of the Oyo State
Governor to move the state forward and entrench development.
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Also speaking, Makinde said what happened at the House of
Representatives where the position of the PDP was subverted called for concern.
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"We all saw what happened at the National Assembly
yesterday, they are things that calls for concern, if the party takes a
position on certain things, we want to ensure that, that is carried through,ÔÇØ
he said.
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Makinde disclosed that he was in Rivers State to also
discuss issues of true federalism and the role of states in the development
process.
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He commended Wike for his developmental strides during his
first term, saying that he expects him to deliver more projects for the people.
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"We have seen the giant strides of the Governor during his
first term. We are here to learn from himÔÇØ, he said.
