Jonathan: PDP Governors Don't Just Talk About Projects, They Do Them

…Insists Wike deserves Mr. Projects title

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has boasted that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) do not only talk about projects but actually execute projects that positively impact the people.

He also declared that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, merits the title of ‘Mr. Projects’ because of his pro-people projects.

Speaking before inaugurating the 22.3 kilometres Airport-Ipo-Omademe -Ozuoha road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, Jonathan said the title of ‘Mr. Projects’ is not an exaggeration as facts on ground attest to it.

He said: “The whole country calling Wike ‘Mr. Projects’ is not an exaggeration. It is not political.

"PDP governors don't just talk about projects, they do projects."

The former president said if any opposition politician refuses to see the numerous projects in Rivers State, it is his choice.

Jonathan said he lived in Rivers State after his secondary school days up to 1998, pointing out that the outstanding transformation of Port Harcourt is obvious.

He commended Wike for reaching the hinterland through the Airport-Ipo-Omademe-Ozuoha road, adding that he deserves the support of the people.

According to him, "Whenever Wike invites me for a project inauguration, I am happy. The governor is an example of a good leader, a committed leader.

"What the governor has done in three years is quite commendable. The quantum of projects are scattered across the state. Last year, I was here to inaugurate the second Nkpogu Bridge and today, I am here to inaugurate a road to the hinterland.”

He said everyone believes in Wike because of his efforts at projects delivery.

In his remarks, Wike said the PDP governors are committed to the development of their states.

He said in Rivers State, his administration has executed projects in urban and rural communities for the benefit of the people.

The governor said several projects have been lined up for inauguration in different local government areas, while more would be flagged off soon.

He said: "I am happy that we are delivering projects across the state.  This is a continuous process. We started from Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas because majority of our people live there.”

While describing Jonathan as the father of peace and democracy in Nigeria, Wike thanked him for supporting the process of the emergence of New Rivers State.

He said: "We are happy because you stood by us and we have not disappointed you. This is to let you know that those you supported are performing.”

Former state Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, said Airport-Ipo-Omademe-Ozuoha road has opened up the area and would improve the agro-based economy.