importance of Rivers State in Nigeria’s politics, Governor Nyesom Wike said yesterday.
He said there was nothing to show for the state’s support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since 1999, stating that Rivers would no long be dumping ground.
Wike spoke at Elele Civic Centre, where he kicked-off the construction of Elele Internal Roads in Ikwerre Local Government Area.
He reminded the people that Rivers stood strong in the scheme of national affairs, adding that anybody supported by the state should reciprocate the gesture.
The governor described as unfortunate that instead of appreciating the reality, some people have been busy issuing political threats against the state.
He warned those dishing out threats to have a rethink to avoid problems.
According to him, Rivers had remained the bedrock of the PDP since 1999, provided the party with bulk of votes and logistics than any PDP state in the country.