Presidential Poll: Tinubu Commends Wike, Says I Couldn’t Have Won Without You

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly elected president, has praised Nyesome Wike, the governor of Rivers state, for his support during the election.

Wike’s integrity and principles were lauded, and it was pointed out that the governor supported harmony and justice during the election.

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Speaking during the opening of the Raumuokwuta/Rumuola flyover bridge in Port Harcourt, Tinubu said that Wike’s backing was essential to his victory.

His words: “I went through a gruesome campaign, fought hard, supported by many of you and I won. Fair and square. Nyesom, I say thank you for your contribution to my victory. I couldn’t have done it without some structural support as not describable in a flyover.

“In his excellency, I see a man of principle. He took a principled stance that the presidency must come to the south and he had the courage to stand by his own conviction not minding whose ox was gored.

“He is indeed a man of great integrity, he didn’t choose to serve his own interest, not about him but the interest of the nation. You promoted unity, you promoted fairness, you championed justice. Thank you,” he said.