I will unite all political and interest groups -Wike

Rivers State Governor-Elect, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has pledged to unite all political and interest groups in the state to usher the state into an era of accelerated development.
Speaking on Sunday during a Thanksgiving Service organised in his honour by Epirikom Patriotic Forum at the Saint Peter's Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom, Barrister Wike who graced the service alongside his wife, Justice Suzzette and three children, said that he would assume the role of father to all residents of Rivers State as governor.

He reiterated that the days of politics are over, noting that the state will move into the days of governance and transformational leadership.
The governor elect assured the people of Rivers State that he will take immediate steps to ensure that the courts reopen for judicial service as a fundamental way of maintaining law and order amongst the populace.
He added that Rivers people should put behind them the days of electioneering campaigns and look forward to the dividends of democracy.
The governor-elect said: “ I will serve as a father to all. We are done with campaigns and this is the time to unite and deliver dividends of democracy to our people.
"One of my first tasks is to ensure that the courts are functional again. We need the rule of law for a peaceful and responsible society. We also need to get our judges and lawyers back to work".
Earlier, Rector of Saint Peter's Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom Deanery, Venerable Richard Okpara said the emergence of Barrister Wike as Rivers State governor is God’s design to liberate and prosper the state.
He urged the governor-elect to work tirelessly to develop the state as the expectation of the people are quite high.
The governor-elect was accompanied to the Thanksgiving Service by the deputy governor elect, recently elected senators, House of Representatives members and State Assembly members.