Wike, Makinde visit Tinubu in Abuja, express confidence in his leadership

Wike, Makinde visit Tinubu in Abuja, express confidence in his leadership

Governor of Rivers Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, on Friday visited President-elect Bola Tinubu, at the Defence House in Abuja.

Both governors of the Peoples Democratic Party said they were confident that Tinubu has what it takes to turn the country around.

The Rivers governor called on Nigerians to support Tinubu to succeed as president after his inauguration on May 29.

“Elections have come and gone, the winner has emerged and, therefore, it is necessary for all Nigerians to rally around to give him (Tinubu) the necessary support for the interest of Nigeria,” Wike said.

“People can’t wait till May 29 to see that the president is inaugurated and from there kicks the ground rolling to make sure that Nigerians get what they expect.

“I am confident he (Tinubu) has what it takes to turn Nigeria around. I have that confidence.”

Also speaking, Makinde said, “I came here to pay homage to the president-elect and let him know that elections are over. This is governance and we will do our best to give him support for the good governance of Nigeria.”

 

Wike, Makinde visit Tinubu in Abuja, express confidence in his leadership