According to him, the outcome of the election reflects the confidence reposed in the senator-elect by the people of Rivers South-East senatorial district.
Ms Ogwu said Mr Johnson polled 47,961 votes to defeat three other candidates.
Mr Wike promised to stand by the family and ensure a befitting burial in honour of the late senator.
“We believe that everybody with a sincere interest in the progress of the party should be ready to join,” Mr Abe said.
INEC declared PDP candidates winner of the three senatorial seats and nine of the 12 House of Representatives seats in Rivers.
