Dakuku Peterside Reacts To Wike’s Loss

Dakuku Peterside, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, has reacted to the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal to sack Nyesom Wike as the governor.
                                   

PM News reports that Peterside issued a statement, in which he described the tribunal’s verdict as victory for democracy, justice and the rule of law. He also assured people of Rivers state that elections would never again be decided on the might of violence.

Peterside congratulated the people of the state who according to him suffered under the Peoples Democratic Party.

“This judgment is resounding because at last, we are vindicated. The journey no doubt was tortuous but the suffering was worthwhile. It also shows that perseverance pays. This judgment no doubt also shows that we must continue to have faith in our judiciary as the last hope of the common man.

“I congratulate the good and long-suffering people of Rivers State for standing up to impunity, Executive rascality and intimidation of the highest order. As we look forward to a fair contest, I urge our people to be calm and to continue to pray for our dear state.

“Under the last administration, our people suffered all forms of indignities because of their political leaning. Democracy is essentially about freedom and we must never, under any circumstance lose our freedom again.

“This verdict has put a nail on the coffin of electoral rascality, electoral violence, election fraud and impunity. It has restored the faith of the resilient people of Rivers State in the electoral process as a fair means of choosing leaders. I particularly thank the people of Rivers State for their resilience throughout this period,” the statement read in part.

Peterside also called on Nigerians to support the Buhari-led government as it tackles impunity, incompetence, unemployment.
Meanwhile, the APC has also made a statement reacting to the news about Wike’s election annulment.

According to the party, the judgement of the tribunal has shown that the era of impunity and hooliganism is over, and that the only way for elections to have legitimacy is for them to be free, fair and credible.