Thousands of supporters loyal to welcome Dr Dakuku Peterside at Port Harcourt international airport - Nigeria

Thousands of supporters loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) stormed the Port Harcourt internationalairport to welcome Dr Dakuku Peterside, their gubernatorial candidate, after the Supreme Court judgment confirming the election that

 brought Governor Nyesom Wike to power in Rivers state.

The APC and its gubernatorial candidate in the last election had contested the election of Governor Wike, stating that it was not free and fair.

The case had been taken to court and although Wike, a former minister of state for education, lost in the Appeal Courts, the country’s apex court said the election was valid, thereby confirming his victory in last year’s governorship polls in Rivers.

Wike has since gone on a motor parade to acknowledge his supporters who stood by him during the trying period. This was also replicated by the opposition as they thronged out in their hundreds to welcome Peterside after his defeat at the court.

Some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) welcoming Dakuku Peterside after the judgement by the Supreme Court on Chief Nyesom Wike of Rivers state.

APC supporters welcoming Dakuku.

Dakuku Peterside acknowledging cheers from fans and supporters who stormed the airport to welcome him.

Many more supporters of the APC welcoming Peterside to the state.