I’m still Rivers governor, we will appeal – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State whose election was nullified on Saturday will appeal against the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal.
He disclosed his decision to newsmen at the Port Harcourt International Airport, on arrival from Abuja.

“ What I can say is that the tribunal has given it own verdict, but we know that by the special grace of God, that is not the verdict of God. Nobody can take your mandate, “ he said.

According to Wike, his lawyer will appeal against the judgment and if need be, the case would get to the Supreme Court.

He said he was convinced that he had a good case, noting that in Lagos, one of the grounds that the PDP governorship candidate went to court was the issue of card reader.

“So, I want to urge you to be calm and be peaceful; I am still the governor of Rivers State.

“Our lawyers are going on appeal; we are all going on appeal. There is also the Supreme Court. We believe that we have a good case, “ he said.