The former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comràde Adams Oshimhole, has said that promises made in altar of politics should be fulfilled for democratic reasons.
Oshiomhole made the remark yesterday, during the inauguration of the Rumuepirikom Flyover, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital.
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The Edo State former governor commissioned Rumuepirikom Flyover which was the eighth flyover executed by the administration of Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.
Adams Oshiomhole, while commissioning the project, explained that promises made to the people to win elections must be kept and projects delivered as proof of good governance.
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He said, “I think, Rivers people should be proud because, our people often say that prophets are not appreciated at home. Governor Wike has truly transformed this city.
“So, sir, the truth is that, I have heard anyone who is able to say with some measure of confidence that governor Wike, his own na just talk. You talk, you walk the talk.
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“In politics, I can’t come to this place when we want the votes and begin to celebrate you. If I celebrate you like our President Buhari has celebrated you now, and you’re using the certificate to make the most potent campaign against my own party what can we say?”
Comrade Oshiomhole commended Governor Wike for using his time in office as governor of Rivers State to make a difference.
“When politicians make statements, make promises or even make agreements or even enact laws and the laws are not to be obeyed by themselves but to be obeyed by others and when they default in their promise or standing, they say that is politics for you.
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Commenting, Governor Wike, said he took the project seriously as the people cried to him over the inconveniences they had suffered while the construction work lasted.
He also described politics as a game of interest, noting that he can’t be part of people who have no interest of Rivers State at heart.
“Politics now is about interest. You must tell me what is the interest of Rivers State. You must tell me what is the interest of my community. I will not join anybody who does not want my State to benefit. I will not support anybody who does not like my State.
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“When once you have lost integrity, there is nothing you can offer again. And that is the problem we are having in this country where politicians will stand up and make a statement.
“And then, people are watching you to fulfil that statement, promise you have made and when you don’t, Nigerians will now say that is how politicians behave. I don’t agree to that.
“Individuals can behave that way, I will not behave that way. If I say something today, I will do it. If there is any reason I won’t do it, I have to come back to you and let you know this is the reason why. And that is what they call integrity.
“We need a Nigeria that all of us can be proud of. And so, for us, all we are looking for is how Nigeria will progress. How people will have food on their table. It is not a about ethnicity, it is not about religion. It is not about party but how Nigeria will progress. That is where we stand,” said Governor Wike.
The Rumuepirikom flyover is 820 meters long, has a width of 26.8 meters, two approach rams of 110 meters each, and 600 millimetres walkway on either sides and 600 millimetres median.
