Rivers APC Candidate, Peterside Urges Supporters To Accept Supreme Court Verdict

Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress,APC, Mr Dakuku Peterside has called on his supporters to accept the Supreme Court verdict which affirmed the election of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State.

In a statement Thursday,Peterside said “We urge all our supporters to take a cue from us in accepting this verdict, without more. We invoke in you the spirit of stoicism and compassion. Even if you are taunted by people who do not understand the ways of God, keep calm and be motivated by the greater good in all your actions.

He thanked Nigerians, especially Rivers people who stood by him and his party during the legal odyssey spanning approximately 10 months.

Peterside noted the apex court “decision marks the culmination of a legal battle we instituted not merely because we want power for its sake; but against the virus of electoral violence that often thwarts the will of the people.

“My associates and I are grateful to God for directing us to pursue justice in the courts rather than resort to self-help. We magnify our God for giving us the will and the support of Rivers people to maintain the legal battle. As a people who believe in the law, we fought a good fight; we won some of the legal battles along the way. For this we thank our legal team for the diligence with which they conducted the case.

“Nevertheless, the Supreme Court has differed from our position. Still, we thank God for giving us the stoicism to accept the verdict. Indeed, our God deserves praise for reminding us that as His children we should respect and honour even our earthly authorities. It is a further reminder that His will is best in all things for His glory and the greater good of humanity.

He however vowed to provide a virile opposition to Governor Wike.