A frontline member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Omuma Local Government Area, Mr. Friday Onwuegbuchu has described the 2019 governorship election which returned Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for a second term as memorable, eventful and the best thing to happen to Rivers State.
Onwuegbuchu, a leader of the PDP in Omuma Ward 3 also lauded the electorate in Omuma and Etche Local Government Areas for their support and the massive votes given to Governor Wike and PDP candidates which enabled them to coast to victory.
He acknowledged that although victory did not come on a platter of gold as a result of intimidations and harassment suffered during the poll, the people had every cause to thank God for protecting Governor Wike and all Rivers people throughout the exercise.
Speaking to National Network at his office in Port Harcourt on Monday, Onwuegbuchu, a Justice of the Peace (JP) said he was particularly pleased to be part of history having participated and witnessed all that transpired before, during and after the elections.
In his words, “The 2019 elections have gone down memory lane as one of the most thrilling. It established the fact that who God has blessed, no one can curse. The drama, suspense and resolution that played out in the elections have vindicated our faith in Mr. Projects and show that the avalanche of awards given to him both locally and internationally was not a fluke.
“Governor Wike won the hearts of Rivers people through delivery of good governance, something that had eluded Rivers people during the last dispensation”, he enthused.
He said the people of Omuma and Etche deserved a pat on the back for their support and the massive votes for Governor Wike and all the candidates of the PDP, stressing that Wike won the election largely due to his sincerity of purpose and unwavering love for the State.
“Reflecting on all that played out before, during and after the elections, it still looks like a dream. I thank God that after all the battle, God has given us victory and Wike has been reelected. I
give God all the glory”, he declared.
Onwuegbuchu, a retired staff of the State judiciary urged people of Etche ethnic nationality not to relent in their support for the Wike’s administration, adding that the people still had so much to benefit from the governor on his ‘second missionary journey’.
“Another way I would want our people to support and encourage the governor is to ensure the sustenance of peace and tranquility in Etche and Omuma LGAs. When there is peace, there will be development”, he said.
Onwuegbuchu said special thanks must go to the leadership of the PDP in Omuma piloted by their Assembly man, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu even as he gave kudos and congratulated Senator George Sekibo and Hon Ephraim Nwuzi on their victories during the National Assembly polls.
