I’m Not Distracted By Edo Election Campaign – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his position as Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo 2020 Governorship Election will not affect the governance and development of the State.

Governor Wike stated this today while speaking to THE WHISTLER after his routine inspection of on-going projects under the state’s urban renewal programme.

The governor, who inspected the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt, Woji Road at the New Government Reservation Area and the Rebisi Flyover, expressed happiness with the level of work done at the various project sites.

“Campaign doesn’t mean that you only go outside. We have our own strategy of campaigning.

“We are liaising with the Edo Local Campaign Organization on our winning strategies.

“So it does not affect governance and the building of infrastructure to develop the state.

“The campaign is not distracting me because I am focused on delivering on the promise I made to Rivers people” he stated.

Governor Wike said the August 2020 deadline for the completion of the Real Madrid Academy is sacrosanct.

He however stated that government was yet to decide on the resumption date for schools in the state in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Real Madrid Academy is almost ready. So, we believe that with the level of work done so far the August deadline will be achievable,” he said.

Governor Wike also expressed happiness that Julius Berger Nigeria PLC would complete Rebisi Flyover by November this year, three months ahead of February, 2021.