The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the 2015 election in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has promised that his party will provide a virile opposition to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party.
Peterside explained that though the APC in the state would “creatively” offer to assist the government of Governor Nyesom Wike, his party would serve as a mirror for the conscience of government in the interest of Rivers people.
He explained that the state APC would also constructively express objection to policies and actions considered to be inimical to the development of the state.
“We shall do our best to work for the peace and development of Rivers State and all who reside in it. We shall creatively offer our help to Governor Nyesom Wike.
“We will provide a virile opposition, serving as a mirror for the conscience of government in the interest of Rivers people. When encouragement is needed towards a just and proper course of dealings, we will offer our commendation to the government.
“Conversely, we will constructively express objection to policies and actions we consider inimical to the overall interest of Rivers people. It is our hope that Governor Wike and his team will appreciate the suggestions and proposals that would be made in the interest of Rivers people.
“If we sometimes sound strident, he (Wike) should pay heed to the message of passionate and zealous Rivers people rather than dismiss the messenger,” he said.
Pointing out that the he and his party had accepted the Supreme Court verdict, Peterside said the latest political development in the state had afforded the people of the state the opportunity to take a look at the electoral process.
“This decision (of the Supreme Court) marks the culmination of a legal battle we instituted not merely because we want power for its sake; but against the virus of electoral violence that often thwarts the will of the people.
“As a people who believe in the law, we fought a good fight; we won some of the legal battles along the way. For this, we thank our legal team for the diligence with which they conducted the case.
“Nevertheless, the Supreme Court has differed from our position. Still, we thank God for giving us the stoicism to accept the verdict. Indeed, our God deserves praise for reminding us that as His children, we should respect and honour even our earthly authorities.”
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