Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has
dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to God.
In a broadcast to the people, Wike said his
faith in democracy and the judiciary remains unshaken.
“First of all, I dedicate this victory to God
Almighty and the course of justice, recognising the hardwork, commitment and
dedication of millions of Nigerians who are working towards a better and fairer
society. The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sealed the justness of our
cause.
“Justice Learned Hand, once rightly observed:
“If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: thou shall not
ration justice.” “Today, we, the people of Rivers State are beneficiaries of
justice in its true measure. “We salute the courage and determination of the
Supreme Court of Nigeria to always uphold the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria and the rule of law in our democracy.
“Throughout this journey I have severally
reaffirmed our confidence in the independence and integrity of the judiciary as
well as its unassailable role as the last hope of the common man. History, they
say, will continue to vindicate the just.”
The governor also thanked his kinsmen for
their support and pledged to retain their trust and goodwill, with a promise to
do more for them.
“We thank the residents and people of Rivers
State, and indeed, all men and women of goodwill, for standing with us throughout
the trying moments of the last seven months. Let me especially appreciate
our traditional rulers, chiefs and elders; our spiritual and religious fathers,
women, brothers and sisters, and our politically conscious and economically
vibrant youths. This is your victory. “Your goodwill, support and prayers
provided the impetus for today’s victory. I can never thank you
enough!
“Let me also acknowledge the entire leadership
and membership of the Peoples Democratic Party at all levels for the hard work
that culminated in our electoral victory, which has been reaffirmed by the
Supreme Court.
“My beloved people of Rivers State, it has
been a long way to today! Although we may have been slowed down by the
distractions of the unnecessary litigation, we never lost focus of our vision
for a new Rivers State. Indeed, this victory has re-invigorated us towards
accelerating our development agenda.”
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