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APC stalwarts rejoice over Wike's sack

October 24, 2015 3:27 PM

Mrs Ibim Semenitari, former Commissioner for information and communication in the Amaechi administration, said the party commended the judges for standing on the side of truth.

Governor Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike

APC stalwarts in Rivers state have been reacting to election petitions tribunal`s decision to annul the election of Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers.

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Mrs Ibim Semenitari, former Commissioner for information and communication in the Amaechi administration, said the party commended the judges for standing on the side of truth.

"We thank God and praise him for this victory and we are grateful to Rivers people for their support," she said.

Mr Chris Finebone, the state publicity secretary of the APC, said the tribunal's ruling was a proof to be on what is right.

"The judgement is a consummation that whenever you stand on the side of what is right, you will ultimately prevail.

“He said that the law was the saviour of the common man and today the tribunal proved that in its judgement," he said.

The state chapter of the People's Democratic Party has not reacted to the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal.