Rivers State Governor, Hon. Nyesom Wike, has asserted that the 2016 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party would serve as a springboard for the revival of the party and reclamation of power at the centre in 2019.
Wike, who is the Chairman of the 2016 PDP National Convention Committee, emphasised that the convention would also set the party in motion to win more states during the 2019 elections.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the committee at the Government House, Port Harcourt Wike said that the committee would also help in instilling confidence in the members of the party, so that it remains strong and viable.
He said: “One thing that is important is that this committee will revive our party. This committee will also allay the fears of our members over the rumours that they hear.
“It is important for us to rebuild PDP to be a stronger party. PDP is our home in Rivers State. This is the only party we know here. This is the only party other members know across the states,” he said.
He urged members of the committee to work as a team to ensure the success of the 2016 Convention.
“We are now in the opposition. Our interest should be on how to rebuild the party and take it back to power at the centre in 2019”, he said.
Wike said that Rivers State was peaceful, despite the propaganda being sponsored by the opposition – the All Progressives Congress (APC.
Prominent members at the inaugural meeting include: Wike, Darius Ishiaku (Taraba) – Deputy Chairman, Gov. Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) Secretary 1, Hon. Ahmed Gulak – Secretary 2, Senator Sam Egwu, Muazu Babangida Aliyu , Mr.Celestine Omehia, Senator Abdulkadir Bala Mohammed and Rt. Hon. Leo Ogor.
Others were Chief Sergeant Awuse, Dr. T.W. Danagogo, Senator Lee Maeba, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Chief Dan Orbih, Hon. Gogo Bright Tamuno and Dr. Umar Ardo.
