2019 Elections: Wike speaks on Vice Presidential ambition

Wike dispels Vice Presidential ambition rumours.

Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has rejected reports that he is planning to contest for the seat of Vice President in 2019.

Wike, who said this while speaking at the Commissioning of some facilities at the Rivers state University, dismissed the speculations, saying it is false.

He said he would not be fooled into wasting the resources of Rivers state on any Vice Presidential seat, adding that the state funds would be utilized to develop the state.

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He said, “Wherever God places you, make sure , you do something for your people. It is not a matter of carrying SARS and Army personnel. SARs and Army personnel will not be with you on judgement day when the people demand to know what you have done for them”.

“I heard they are saying I want to be vice president. Let no one deceive you. It is a lie. I am not contesting anything. Tell them that pattern will not work for me.

“Nobody will use the position of Vice President to deceive me into wasting the funds of Rivers State. Our funds will be used to develop Rivers State “, he said.