From Tony John, Port Harcourt
Governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers, Magnus Abe, has assured of providing a permanent solution to the recurring flood issues in Orashi region of the state.
Speaking at the flag off and dedication service of the SDP campaign for the 2023 elections at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Port Harcourt, he also commiserated with flood victims in Abua/Odual, Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas in the Orashi region, who had been driven from their homes.
“We must find a permanent solution to flood in Rivers States. We cannot continue to do the same thing and expect a different result. Every human challenge has a permanent solution.
“We cannot keep giving people mattress and rice every year to flood victims. We cannot continue to do the same thing every time and expect a different result.
“We will not play politics with everything. There are things that are beyond politics and so, we commend the Rivers State government for the prompt response to the issue.”
On the use of public schools for political campaigns, Abe said the SDP would not fight anybody on the issue, but will rather build a united and prosperous Rivers State, where everyone will have the opportunity to prosper.
Bishop, Diocese of Niger Delta North, Wisdom Ihunwo, commended the SDP candidate for beginning his political campaign with a thanksgiving to God.
“We commend the senator as he has come to offer thanks before his campaign. As you go, God will be with you. There shall be no accident, the peace of God shall be with you.”
The thanksgiving service also had prayers for the governorship candidate, his family and entourage, Rivers State and Nigeria and for peaceful election in 2023.