The Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality, their Leaders, Traditional Rulers, Women Groups and Chiefs have endorsed the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for a second term. Stating that Wike is their choice for Governorship Election in 2019.
The President General of the groups, Professor Simeon Achinewhu in an address read on behalf of the Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, stated that the endorsement of Governor Wike is premised on his outstanding achievements.
Professor Achinewhu spoke at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday during a Solidarity Visit by the groups, congratulating the Governor for his state-wide developmental projects, saying that Ikwerre people are proud of him.
According to the President General, “The Ogbakor Ikwerre unanimously urge you to accept the call from other ethnic nationalities, various organisations and well meaning Nigerians to run for a second term in office as a result of your numerous achievements.
“The good people of Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality have asked me to notify Your Excellency that they have resolved to organise a civic reception and to install Your Excellency as Ikwerre custom demands as the “Dike-ogu” of Ikwerre land.
Responding, Governor Wike assured the people of Ikwerrre Ethnic Nationality that he will continue to work for the development of all communities of Rivers State.
He urged them to always work in defense of their democratic rights, despite the antics of agents of the Federal Government, stressing that his administration has made tremendous progress in projects delivery because Rivers people have stood behind during trying times orchestrated by the Federal Government.
“We give God the glory that we moved ahead in the interest of our people. The Federal Government has done everything to derail this administration, but we are always succeeding”.
And finally calls for Federalism, saying that he supports South-South Governors calling for the restructuring of the country.
The groups present includes: Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Supreme Council of Government Recognised Ikwerre Traditional Rulers, Ikwerre Chiefs and Elders, Ikwerre Gospel Ministers Forum, Iwhuroha Women Association, Ikwerre Daughters National Congress, Ikwerre in Academia, Ikwerre in the Media and Okpo Club (Ikwerre Lawyers).
