Wike says PDP has continued to outperform APC

The ability of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to continuously demonstrate that governance is about solving socio-economic problems and improving lives of the people, has distinguished them from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its failings, according to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

He said APC and her governors lack the capacity to serve and fulfill the party’s social contract with Nigerians.
Wike made the assertion while inaugurating the 2.5 kilometres Isaac Shaahu Road in Gboko Town, yesterday, which was constructed by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom.

The Rivers State governor stated that he had repeatedly told all political parties to acknowledge the social contract their elected officers have with the people, and ensure that they dutifully fulfill them as it was being done in PDP controlled-states.
Wike expressed delight of PDP with the performance of Ortom, who was not deterred in providing dividends of democracy to his people, and also naming the three road projects after prominent sons of Benue State to immortalise them.

“About two months ago, you invited me to come and commission road projects. Like I had said before, we are very happy with what you have been able to do for the people of Benue State.
“I am very sure that you are fulfilling the social contract you have with the people. I have told all political parties to fulfill their social contract.
“PDP, as a party, is fulfilling the social contract we have with the people of Nigeria. Other parties should do the same, by providing dividends of democracy.”

Commissioning the 1.6 kilometres Aper Aku Road in Gboko Town, the Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, harped on the need for leaders to continue to build bridges of friendship, and promote co-existence among the citizenry.
“You can see what Governor Ortom has done. It is great honour for me and people of Sokoto to do this commissioning. I commend you, Governor Ortom for this and for other good works you are doing for Benue people.
“We pray almighty God to continue to guide our leaders and our country. We must continue to build bridges of democracy”, he added.

The third road project, the 1kilometre Prof. Martin Dent Road, was inaugurated by the Nassarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullah Sule.
He was represented by his commissioner for works.
In his remarks, the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, who led the governors to the three road projects, also inaugurated the ultra-modern Tor Tiv Palace, he constructed, saying the projects were part of efforts of his administration to enhance the quality of life of the people.

At the venue of the inauguration of the ultra-modern Tor Tiv Palace, Wike was conferred with the chieftaincy title of the ‘Eagle of Tiv Nation’.
Also at the event, the Rivers State governor’s wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, was conferred with the ‘Nest of the Eagle of Tiv Nation’ chieftaincy title.
On the entourage of Wike were Senator George Thompson Sekibo; Senator Barinada Mpigi; Senator Lee Meaba; Senator Olaka Nwogu; Senator Mao Ohuabunwo; former transport minister, Dr. Abiye Sekibo; former deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Austin Opara, former PDP chairman in Rivers State, Bro. Felix Obuah; and Senator Samuel Anyanwu.