Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described Late Elder Austin Nwakoh as a politician of truth who was committed to development of the state.
Speaking during the funeral service of Elder Nwakoh at Kpean Town, Khana Local Government Area on Friday, Governor Wike said the late politician played politics that promoted confidence.
He said: "This is a painful passage. It is an untimely death. Elder Austin Nwakoh was a politician of a different class. He was a politician of truth. He was a politician of confidence ". Governor Wike announced the appointment of the Widow of the Late Politician as a Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor. He said the appointment was made to maintain a link with the family.
He also announced that he will foot the cost of the Education of the son of the late politician.
Governor Wike said: "You were not just a close confidant. You were a wonderful person, handsome inside and out. Gentle in disposition, and incredibly energetic with uncommon ability to brighten up any home that you work into your ever happy go-lucky personality. "You were always thoughtful, trustworthy and truthful. You never judged , but advised freely and candidly, assisted readily and advanced our common political aspirations with courage and hope". Also speaking, Senator Lee Maeba said that Elder Austin Nwakoh was a politician of peace. He said his politics built friendship and love.
He said that the friendly politics of the late politician has been proven by the convergence of politicians from different political parties.
Senator Magnus Abe said that the life of Late Austin Nwakoh spoke volumes about what love and friendship should be .
In a sermon, General Secretary, Assemblies of God Church, Rev Godwin Akpan Amaowo urged people to surrender to God, saying that there is no profit in not serving God.
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