Edo 2020 Will Not Stall Development in Rivers State- Wike

TRACKING___Executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his position as Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo 2020 Governorship Election will not affect the governance and development of the State.

Governor Wike stated this yesterday while speaking to journalists after his routine inspection of on-going projects under the State’s urban renewal programme.

The Governor who inspected the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt, Woji Road at the New Government Reservation Area and Rebisi Flyover expressed his delight at the progress made so far.

“Campaign doesn’t mean that you only go outside. We have our own strategy of campaigning.”

We are liaising with the Edo Local Campaign Organization on our winning strategies. “So it does not affect governance and the building of infrastructure to develop the state.”

The campaign is not distracting me because I am focused on delivering on the promises I made to Rivers people”, he stated.

Governor Wike emphasized that the August 2020 deadline for the completion of the Real Madrid Academy ramains a priority. He further stated that government is yet to come to a decision on the September resumption date for academic activities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The Real Madrid Academy is almost ready. So, we believe that with the level of work done so far the August deadline will be achievable,” he said.

“Governor Wike also expressed happiness that Julius Berger Nigeria PLC would complete Rebisi Flyover by November this year, three months ahead of February, 2021”.

Governor Wike also took to his social media pages to share pictures of ongoing projects in the state, assuring the good people of Rivers State that his party responsilbilities will not hamstring him from delivering on his campaign promises.