Victor Giadom, the national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South-South, has advised Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to go through the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to win any election in the state.

Mr Giadom gave the advice on Tuesday, during Mr Wike’s “thank you” visit to the people of the Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers.

Describing Mr Wike as a dependable leader in Rivers politics, Mr Giadom assured the minister that there would be no political force in Gokana other than him (Mr Wike).

“I guarantee, on behalf of my brothers, that the Gokana people are for Wike and Tinubu, and nobody will challenge Wike’s influence in Gokana.

“Gokana is a no-go area for anybody, even Governor Fubara. For him to win anything in Gokana, he must pass through Wike,” he said.

Also, Senator Magnus Abe, who represented Rivers Southeast at the Senate, said the people of Gokana had already chosen their friends, Mr Wike and President Bola Tinubu.

“Wike is a leader that unites, and that is why we are united. If you follow Wike, you will not go home empty-handed.

“The Ogoni people are with you, and we will not go home empty-handed. Please tell Tinubu not to bother coming to Gokana to campaign. We are for him,” he said.

On his part, the deputy speaker of the Rivers assembly, Dumle Maol, assured Mr Wike that the people of Gokana would be with him every step of the way.

“Anywhere you go, we will go,” he said.

Earlier, the chairman of Gokana Local Council, Confidence Deko, pledged total support to the minister, saying, “Wherever you go, we will go.”

“This local government is for you because of what you have done for us. Please tell Tinubu that the people of Bokana are appreciative of him.

“The time for payback is near, and we will do the needful,” he said.

Responding, Mr Wike explained that the visit was to thank the Gokana people for their good deeds and support over the years.

He commended the people for the display of unity of purpose for Mr Tinubu, saying, “When you are united, good things will come.”

The minister asked the people to be patient and listen to their leaders for direction on where to go.

The minister promised to continue working with the people, adding that the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers were working under the umbrella of Mr Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“That is why you see PDP and APC members here,” he said.

(NAN)