Wike gives out 15 Jeeps to federal lawmakers, asks them to defend Rivers at National Assembly- Governor Wike has urged lawmakers representing the state to defend Rivers at NASS - The governor said the plea became necessary to ensure the PDP is united at national level - Wike also gave out 15 Jeeps to the lawmakers in recognition of their service to the state PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has charged the lawmakers representing the state at the National Assembly to defend the interest of the state without any fear. Legit.ng reports that in a statement issued by the state commissioner for information and communications, Paulinus Nsirim, Wike also advised them to resist distraction, remain united and consult the party regularly. He gave the charge at a brief ceremony for the presentation of 15 Land Cruiser Prado VX and TXL cars to members of the National Assembly at Government House, Port Harcourt. The governor was represented by the Rivers state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Desmond Akawor. Wike said the gesture would ease their movement and enable them to discharge their legislative duties effectively. He urged them to keep faith with the party so they can collectively recover what was lost at the national level during the forthcoming 2023 general election. Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, the senator representing Rivers East senatorial district, Senator George Sekibo expressed gratitude to the governor for the gift. The member representing Khana/Gokana federal constituency, Dumnamene Deekor commended the governor's benevolence. He said the governor has been consistent in encouraging the federal legislators to protect the interest of Rivers people. Also speaking, the member representing Obio/Akpor federal constituency, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda assured the governor of their continued support. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the plan by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reclaim all the states in the south-south might be difficult to accomplish as Chidi Lloyd, a loyalist to the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, dumped the party. It was reported that Lloyd who is a prominent politician and former leader of the Rivers state House of Assembly, bid the APC farewell on Monday, August 24, when he was formally received at the Government House, Port Harcourt by Governor Nyesom Wike and some PDP leaders. We'll isolate Wike in an isolation center - Ganduje | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Governor Wike has urged lawmakers representing the state to defend Rivers at NASS - The governor said the plea became necessary to ensure the PDP is united at national level - Wike also gave out 15 Jeeps to the lawmakers in recognition of their service to the state PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng