Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday said he was not surprised at what happened with the minority positions of the House of Representatives.
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The governor regretted the development, saying “trading” had been placed above party loyalty in the House.
Wike spoke at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, when he hosted Oyo State Governor Oluseyi Makinde.
The governor said he remained purely a party loyalist with a strong belief in the ideals of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He said: “I am not surprised. When you have traders and merchants, what do you expect?
“It is unfortunate for those who do not understand what politics is all about. I am a core party man. I believe in the party.”
Wike noted that peer review is necessary to advance the course of development across the states of the federation.
“I am happy for this visit. We shall reciprocate the visit at the appropriate time. It is good for us to continue to compare notes to learn best practices from each other,” he said.
The governor expressed confidence in the ability of his visitor to take Oyo State to greater heights.
Makinde frowned at the happenings at the House of Representatives, saying a situation where the position of the PDP could be subverted in the National Assembly called for concern.
“We all saw what happened at the National Assembly yesterday (Wednesday). They are things that call for concern. If the party takes a position on certain things, we want to ensure that, that is carried through,” he said.
The Oyo State governor added that he was in Rivers State to also discuss issues of true federalism and the role of states in the development process.
Makinde hailed Wike for his developmental strides during his first term.
The governor said he expected his Rivers State counterpart to deliver more projects for the people.
“We have seen the giant strides of the Governor during his first term. We are here to learn from him,” he said.
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