Despite political differences, Atiku, Okowa rejoice with Wike on birthday

Tamarauemi Ebimini

Despite their political differences, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has sent good wishes to the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on his birthday anniversary.

Mr Wike turned 55 on 13 December.

“As you turn 55 today, I pray that all lines fall in pleasant places for you. Enjoy your special day,” Mr Atiku said to Mr Wike in a Twitter post on Tuesday.

The vice presidential candidate of the PDP, Ifeanyi Okowa, who is the governor of Delta State, also sent good wishes to Mr Wike.

“The people of your state, the South-South and Nigerians are proud of your sterling and laudable accomplishments in the administration of Rivers,” Mr Okowa said in his birthday wishes to Mr Wike.

Mr Okowa’s message was contained in a statement on Tuesday from his spokesperson, Olisa Ifeajika.

The governor called Mr Wike his “brother”.

“As you celebrate this year’s anniversary of your birth, it is my prayer and that of the government and people of Delta that God grants you greater wisdom and good health to continue rendering service to Him and mankind,” Mr Okowa said.