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Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says the supreme court validation of his election, is a victory for the rule of law and a proof that the “will of God will always prevail over the machinations of men”.

 In a statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, his special assistant on electronic media, Wike said the judgment is a confirmation of the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state.

The statement said Wike trekked on the streets of Port Harcourt after the judgement to acknowledge greetings by the residents.

Nwakaudu quoted the governor as saying his victory  at the apex court  will lead to  greater delivery  of  democracy dividends across  the  state.

He was said to have extended a hand of fellowship  to Dakuku Peterside, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, and praised him for approaching the judiciary, instead of embarking on violence.

The statement quoted Wike as thanking the people for their faith in his administration and promising them that he was determined to “live up to  the  social contract|  he entered with them.