Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has dedicated his victory at the 2019 governorship poll to those who lost their lives in the violence that followed the election.
“My victory is dedicated to those killed in Rivers election violence,” he told supporters.
He also said that he was overwhelmed by the support and love displayed by the people of Rivers during and after the general elections.
“I want to thank the people of Rivers for showing the kind of love we have never seen before. I thank them for showing the kind of support we have never seen before.
“We dedicate this victory to God, those who were killed. They protected our votes, and they defended us.
“We pray God to grant their families the strength to bear the losses. We shall continue to support the families,” Wike said.
He said that he would run an inclusive government, which will accommodate all interests.
“We have no other state. You may have mansions elsewhere, but there is no place like home. We must come together and build our state.
“We must make the state move forward. We must not continue to de-market the state. I cannot stay beyond 2023, but Rivers will continue to be,’’ he said.
He also extended a hand of fellowship to his opponents, saying that nobody won or lost, but Rivers people won.