Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said he and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi want peace for the state.

Wike disclosed this at the 12th All Nigeria Editors Conference holding in Port Harcourt.

Wike insisted that there was no personal vendetta between them, stating that they only differed politically because they belonged to different parties.

“There is nothing personal. We differ politically because we belong to different political politics.

“We want peace in the state and it is my desire to ensure that the state is peaceful,” he said.

Wike also hailed former president Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat during the 2015 general election. He stated that the act ensured peace in the country.

“Jonathan should be commended for this single act. People should emulate this move to ensure peace in the country,” the governor said.

According to Wike, Amaechi was his boss as governor and they had good times serving the state.

“We should make sacrifices for peace. The state must move on. We only differ politically and that should not be to the level that will destroy the state,” he said.

Recall that the acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris had called a meeting where both parties reconciled.