What Gov. Wike Told PDP's New Rivers State Executive Council During Inauguration (Photos)

 

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has called on the new executives of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to work towards consolidating the gains of the immediate past executive led by Felix Obuah.

AllNews reports that Wike, at the event held at Obi Wali Cultural Centre on Wednesday, laid emphasis on "unity is key", The Nation reports. 

He said: “We had challenges at the beginning, but that executive was committed to service. Obuah has shown capacity to deliver. It will not be easy for the new executives, but the new executives must start to prepare the party for the challenges ahead.

“Work hard to surpass the records of the past executives. Working together is key; unity is key.”

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Meanwhile, Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the PDP congratulated the new Rivers State PDP Executive Committee,  advising them to work for the growth of the party.

The oath of office was administered by Ikuinyi Ibani, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

New Rivers State PDP Chairman,  Ambassador Desmond Akawor thanked the leadership and members of the party for giving him the opportunity to serve.

He said God has used Governor Wike to rebuild a new Rivers State.  He saluted the resilience of PDP in weathering the storm.

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Akawor assured that the new Executive will serve the party diligently.

Immediate Past PDP State Chairman,  Felix Obuah said that the Executive Committee under his leadership led the party to victory since 2015.

He said that the outgone Executives will continue to work for the party to ensure future victories.

See some photos from the Rivers State PDP Inauguration below: