By Nwaorgu Faustinus
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has described today's (Thursday) confirmation of the immediate past governor of the state, Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi, as a Minister by the Senate as a victory over the forces of darkness.
"These dark forces as represented by caretaker governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, went to absurd lengths in their plot to stop Amaechi from becoming a Minister but the Almighty God has used President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to truncate their evil plans," Rivers APC said in the statement signed by the Chairman, Dr Davies Ibiamu.
The party stated that October 29, 2015, will remain a great milestone in the annals of Rivers State when against all odds, centering around the mischievous propaganda by enemies of the state led by Wike, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirmed one of the best sons of Rivers State, Amaechi, as a minister, despite the sinister petitions against him by misguided enemies of Rivers State.
"Rivers APC warmly commended President Buhari for nominating Amaechi and the eighth senate for confirming him, thereby disappointing the very enemies of Rivers who by their devilish acts painted Rivers State and her people as ingrates who have no regard and respect for her leaders," he said.
Similarly, Dr Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers State in the April election has commended the Nigerian Senate for approving the confirmation of Amaechi as minister.
Peterside who spoke in Abuja praised the senators for their patriotic and states-manly conduct despite the contrived controversies and unproven allegations that trailed the nomination of persons like Amaechi.
He said the Red Chamber has proved that they are indeed distinguished men and women of honour as anything less would have amounted to a disservice to our great country.
Amaechi our leader, is a man of unassailable character and integrity. So, it was not surprising that many people, both from within and outside the country followed his nomination and eventual appearance with a lot of interest."
