Jubilation As Wike Receives Tinubu In Rivers For Project Inaugurations [Photos/Video]

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has received the president-elect, Bola Tinubu in Port-Harcourt for a two-day official visit to the state.

KanyiDaily recalls that Wike declared Wednesday a public holiday and ordered the closure of all schools and businesses to enable residents give Tinubu a rousing welcome.

Tinubu will be on a two-day official visit to Rivers to commission the Rumuola/Rumuokwuta flyover and the ultra-modern Magistrates’ Court Complex, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 and 4, respectively.

Governor Wike and his entourage received Tinubu at the Port Harcourt International Airport when his jet touched down at about 10:03 am on Wednesday.

There was jubilation among residents of the state, who gathered at the airport as Tinubu and his entourage disembarked the jet.

Leaders that accompanied Wike to receive Tinubu were the National and state Assembly members, PDP leaders, local government chairmen and government appointees.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as well as the governors of Jigawa, Oyo, Ebonyi, Kwara, Imo, amongst others accompanied Tinubu to the function.

Supporters of the governor were also present to receive Tinubu as they were allowed into the tarmac area under strict security control.

The President-elect will also be hosted at a state banquet later in the evening.

Una Father's Father don land for Rivers 💃💃💃

President Elect Asiwaju Tinubu Arrives Rivers State. pic.twitter.com/hytU2bzIwg

— Oluwatosin Ronke (@tosino52) May 3, 2023

The President Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives Port Harcourt, the Rivers state Capital, received by Governor Nyesom Wike for the two-day official visit and commissioning of projects. pic.twitter.com/FjReRntjAV

— President Elect (@PresElectNgr_) May 3, 2023

It is a carnival here!

Port Harcourt is outside!

If you say Wike is not incharge, no wahala, just put your head. pic.twitter.com/JTrv4P1Ig5

— Chris (@Topboychriss) May 3, 2023

President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the squad at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt. Full house! #TinubuInRivers pic.twitter.com/g8cjY6qtUz

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) May 3, 2023

The best handshake across the Niger takes place today when President-elect @officialABAT visits Gov. Nyesome Wike in Port Harcourt. This is the beginning of a new Nigeria in which every part of the country, both North and South, will be treated with love, respect and compassion. pic.twitter.com/ENAmeGRebW

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 3, 2023

See how my leader, Nigeria's leader and the future leader of Africa is looking super fresh. The Tinubu-Shettima combination is a huge blessing to ever happen to Nigeria.

Do you know that more than 115 countries have indicated an interest in participating in the swearing-in… pic.twitter.com/NhiF32LhnY

— Adamu Garba II (@adamugarba) May 3, 2023

President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives at the Rivers State Government House. pic.twitter.com/YEA9qcaF4Y

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) May 3, 2023

Today is not for campaign…it's all about governance.

– Bola Tinubu (President-elect)#CTVTweets pic.twitter.com/ThFbI0anmO

— Channels Television (@channelstv) May 3, 2023

President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
arrives in Port Harcourt, Rivers state Capital, and received by Governor Nyesom Wike for the two-day official visit and commissioning of projects. #TinubuInRivers pic.twitter.com/kcHVWw0g0x

— 🦅 ℙ𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣 𝕆𝕜𝕖𝕫𝕚𝕖 𝕁 𝔸𝕥𝕒ñ𝕚 🦅 (@StFreakingKezy) May 3, 2023

KanyiDaily recalls that a former lawmaker, Shehu Sani had accused Governor Nyesom Wike of being desperate for favour and accommodation from Bola Tinubu.