Former President Commends Gov. Wike For Working Hard To Rebuild PDP

 Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has praised Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his outstanding efforts towards promoting vibrant politics in Rivers state and Nigeria at large.

Speaking on Wednesday when the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike led some leaders of Rivers State  to visit  him at his Hilltop Residence in Minna, the Former Military President popularly  known as IBB also commended Governor Wike  for working towards the revival  of the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noting that the country needs another strong political party.

He said: "That's  why I particularly  appreciate the job the Rivers State Governor is doing to make sure that politics moves the way that politics is practiced in the civilised world .

This  is because you need a very good political party in this country and he is working towards achieving that. He applies his  courage , his knowledge, contacts to make sure that PDP remains very strong. "

General Babangida thanked Governor Wike for his commitment  to good governance and dividends of democracy. He said the news of Governor Wike's achievements are known and spreading fast. He informed  that like other Nigerians, he is keeping  a tab on what on the good works of Governor Wike.

Commenting on the Anambra Governorship Election, IBB said that the election was credible, free and fair. He said he expected it so, because adequate preparations were made before hand.

He said: "It is an indication that Nigerians would be able to conduct themselves well in a very peaceful environment ".

Addressing journalists after the visit, Gov. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike said that the Rivers leaders were in Minna to consult with him as a leader of the PDP.
He said  that he consulted with the Former Leader on party issues. The Rivers State Governor also noted that the visit was meant to wish the former leader well as regards his health.

The Rivers State Governor was accompanied on the visit by a member of the House of Representatives, Mr Ken Chikere, Former Attorney General of Rivers State, Hon Frank Ohwor, PDP Elder Statesman, Prince Emma Anyanwu and Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Glory Emeh.

The meeting later went into a closed door session.