Wike Celebtates Ex-gov Odili At 74, Gifts Him A Multi-Million Naira House

Odili, governed the oil-rich state between 1999 to 2007 when Wike served as Chairman, Obi Akpor Local Government Area.

The celebration which was organized by the Rivers State Government in Port Harcourt on Monday.

Wike in celebrating him, stated that the ex-governor was instrumental to his emergence as governor.

On his present political challenges, He noted that Odili had beforehand enlightened him on the possible outcome of his ambition and prepared his mind ahead of time for a likely betrayal by allies, adding that he is not surprise at the unfolding events as he was well prepared for a worst-case scenario before executing the ambition to be Nigeria's president.

He described Odili as one of the greatest politicians in Rivers who raised every member of the current ruling class in the state, Wike said Nigeria missed a great deal by not having the ex-governor as a President.

He described Odili as a true leader of men who groomed many, and supported a lot of persons to political limelight, particularly in Rivers State and across the country.

"There was a time every political class abandoned Dr. Odili. This is a man who gave us everything. Some people called him Mr. Donatus. There was no abuse he did not get. Everybody he tried to help their families, at the end of the day, all betrayed him,ÔÇØ Wike said.

"For us, we have used him as a school and we thank him for making himself available for us to use him to learn so that we won't be shocked by whatever is going to happen.ÔÇØ