Wike discloses why G5 Govs supported Akpabio, Abbas for NASS leadership
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Wike discloses why G5 Govs supported Akpabio, Abbas for NASS leadership

Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, said that all G5 members supported Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas for the positions of Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively. RipplesNigeria reports.

Former Rivers Governor stated this yesterday during a press conference in Port Harcourt.

They included Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, as well as former governors Wike, Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia).Information Guide Nigeria

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According to Wike the emergence of Akpabio from the South-South as the president of the Senate is “a clear testimony that Nigerians are interested in the unity of the country”.

President Bola Tinubu has also demonstrated, according to Wike, that he won’t permit the nation to become divided as a result of the outcome.JAMB Result

Wike said, “I don’t believe that Akpabio will be rubber-stamped. I also supported him because he equally supported me when I was running for governorship.

“Akpabio is a competent, qualified and educated person. He is an orator who can represent this country anywhere. What other qualifications do you want?NYSC Portal

“Rivers state and the G5 Governors all supported Akpabio because we couldn’t stop our support midway.”

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Essien, Goodnews is a gruaduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo; Currently working at Infoguide Media as a news writer.

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