Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said he would appoint the widow of the late chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Late Elder Austin Nwakoh as a special adviser.
Wike, who spoke at the funeral of the late politician on Friday in Kpean Town, Khana Local government area, described him as a politician of truth who was committed to the development of the state.
He said 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.
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He said the appointment was made to maintain a link with the family and would 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”.
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