Politics

Ikpeazu to Wike: You’re a defender of due process, apostle of development

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has felicitated his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, on the occasion of the latter’s 55th birthday.

Ikpeazu, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, described Wike as “an icon of democracy, a bastion of courage and strength, an uncompromising fighter for justice and equity, a defender of due process, an apostle of sustainable development and above all, a beloved brother and dependable ally.”

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He stated that in Nigeria, Governor Wike “stands tall on issues that affect our nation, especially our democratic practices and is grateful to God for the gift of Wike to our democracy.”

Governor Ikpeazu prayed to God to grant Wike “many more years of strenght, character, conviction, courage and service to our fatherland.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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