Edo Election: Obaseki pays thank you visit to Wike

As part of his ongoing thank you visit tour, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday visited his Rivers State counterpart, Barr. Nyesom Wike, at the Rivers Government House, in Port Harcourt.

Nigeria Defender learnt that the Edo governor was in Port Harcourt to express gratitude to Wike and the people of the state for their support which made his re-election possible.

Speaking during the visit, Obaseki described the consolation he got from Wike as the second pivot for his electoral victory, while God who crowned the efforts of all his supporters, was the first.

He noted the commitment of Wike in ensuring electoral victory for him by relocating to Edo State despite the needless attacks from the opposition.

According to the Edo governor, the electoral victory strategies he used in the Edo Governorship election were hatched in Rivers State.

On his part, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike said his support was informed by the fact that Governor Obaseki was courageous and fearless.

According to him, standing against forces of godfatherism was not easy but Governor Obaseki made himself available to protect the interest of Edo State.

During the course of the meeting, wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Bene Obaseki presented Souvenirs to Governor Wike and his wife, Justice Suzzette Eberechi Wike.

The items, she said, will serve as symbols that will strengthen the existing friendship.

According to her, “we have to remain as one to attain the desired plans of God.”

Governor Obaseki was accompanied by his wife, his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, his wife, PDP National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, Senators and Rep members from the state, top government functionaries and party chieftains among others.

You will recall that, Obaseki defeated Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 12 other contestants to win the just concluded September 19 Governorship election in Edo state.