Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday formally dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to the ordinary people of the state during a "meet the people people victory parade" across the major residential areas of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
Greeted by several thousands of residents which included women, youths, children and men, Governor Wike said that the Supreme Court judgment was made possible by votes of the people on April 11 and 12, 2015 and their prayers while the litigation lasted in different courts.
The "meet the people victory parade " was carnival-like as Rivers people sang popular Wike campaign songs as his motorcade drove by. Governor Wike who drove in an open roof Sports Utility Vehicle waived and shook hands with residents, thanking them via the use of a megaphone.