Wike desribes late Chief Ezebalike as a pillar of PDP
(Nigeria) Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has
described the Late Chief J.O.S Ezebalike as a strong pillar of the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, whose wise counsel would
be missed by the party.
Speaking at Ahoada
East Local Government Area on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the family
of the deceased, Governor Wike said that
he was shocked by the news of the demise
of the PDP Chieftain.
He said: "Ezebalike was one of the pillars of the
PDP. He was one of the leaders who stood
by us in the early days of the struggle.
"As an experienced politician, he gave us quality advice
that helped us tackle political
challenges.”
He said that God has the ultimate decision on the lifespan of mortals, which cannot be questioned by
anyone.
"As humans, his death is painful to us. But as Christians, we have hope in
God," he said.
He called for unity amongst the family members to be united
as they bury the Late Chief Ezebalike, pointing out
that the State Government will
participate in the burial of the party chieftain.
"He laboured for us.
Now that he is no more, let us work as a team to give him a befitting burial," Governor Wike
said.
Responding on behalf of the family, Mr Victor Ezebalike
lauded Governor Wike for identifying
with the family at their momeht
of sorrow.
Member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing
Ahoada East State Constituency, Ehie Edison said the people of the area will
continue to support the administration.
The state Leaders who
accompanied the governor to condolence visit include: former Rivers State
Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, former Deputy Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Austin Opara, Chief Sergeant Awuse, former Minister of
Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo and former UBA Chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabrabra.
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