2023: Nobody can impose candidate on us in Rivers – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has vowed to withstand any try by politicians from Abuja to impose anyone as subsequent governor within the state.

He spoke at a particular thanksgiving church service on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of his administration’s second tenure at St Paul’s Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, the state capital.

In a press release by his Particular Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, the governor mentioned: “Let me say it once more, I’ve by no means sat with anyone to say I’ll make you governor.

“However, as a governor, no person from wherever, be it within the get together, in Abuja, will impose who would be the candidate of PDP in Rivers state.

“No one can impose a candidate right here on this state. So, in case you are operating to Abuja, you might be losing your time.”