Congratulate Me Now, Abe Tells Wike

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By Nuel Suji – Senator-elect for the Rivers East senatorial district, Magnus Abe, has called on the State Governor, Nyesom Wike to accept the result of the last Saturday re-run elections by congratulating for his victory in the poll.

Mr. Abe who described his victory as “a reward for faithfulness” reminded the governor of his earlier promise to congratulate whoever emerge winner of the elections.

The former senator contested the Rivers legislative re-run on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) was declared winner by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC)

“The only barometer for measuring success in an election in this country is the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the commission has declared me the winner, I want to call on the governor to keep his words and send me his letter and words of congratulation because I have won” Mr. Abe said in a statement.

He expressed appreciation to his constituents, saying the contest was a titanic struggle, adding that it has been a difficult period.

Mr. Abe however, declared that there was “no victor, no vanquish” in the contest.

“My victory in this election is a reward for faithfulness. I have been faithful to my party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).  I have been faithful to my people, the people of the Rivers south east senatorial district and I have been faithful to my leaders and I think God in his infinite mercies has rewarded me with this unprecedented victory. There is no victor, no vanquish.

“I want to thank my friend and brother, Distinguished Senator Olaka Nwogu for his very kind and peaceful words, which he has expressed to the people of this state.

“I also want to use this opportunity to extend a hand of friendship to the executive Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike and to say to him that he had promised that there was nothing personal in this contest and he has said that if I win he will congratulate me.

“I want to also say that Rivers state has suffered enough and that it is time for us to bring this contest to an end.

Abe also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari; Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation; and his wife for the role they played in his emergence.

“I want to thank my leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, my wife, my family and most importantly, the people of Rivers south east senatorial district. You have spoken and you have spoken loud and clear. We should respect your views. We should work together to make this district a better place for Nigerians to live.

“I want to thank my colleagues in the senate for their kind words, friendship and support and I look forward to joining them in the red chamber as soon as possible.”

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