Rivers State Governor Warns PDP Presidential Candidate to Stop Party Members from Attacking G-5 Governors

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Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to call to order members of the presidential campaign council of the party and stop them from attacking the G-5 governors. Wike spoke on Monday at the flag-off of the Indorama-Agbonchia-Ogale-Ebubu-East/West Link Road in Eleme local government area of Rivers State, which was performed by a former Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. The governor warned that any further attack will attract the wrath of the Integrity Group and together with the G5, they will not hesitate to strike back.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wike warned the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to stop party members from attacking the G-5 governors, or face backlash from the Integrity Group and the G-5 governors.
  • Wike stated that the G-5 governors are lovers of peace and they believe that all party members should embrace peace so that together they can work to secure electoral victory for the party in the 2023 elections.
  • The governor also spoke out against former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and former Secretary to the Federal Government, Babachir Lawal, accusing them of not having character and being unable to stand by their word.
  • Wike revealed that he will soon share the content of discussions he had with Dogara and Lawal at his residence when they visited.
  • The governor emphasized that Executive Order 21 is still in force in the State to protect public facilities and warned those who threaten to disobey the Order to be prepared to face the consequences.
  • Wike also premiered the construction of the Indorama-Agbonchia-Ogale-Ebubu-East/West Link Road, which was performed by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and urged the people of Eleme to thwart the senatorial ambition of Orji Ngofa, citing his gross failure to attract any dividends of democracy to the area.

Statistics:

  • 2023 elections: PDP is competing to secure electoral victory.
  • 5 governors: Wike referred to the group of governors as the Integrity Group.
  • 1: Wike remarked that Executive Order 21 is still in force in the State to protect public facilities.
  • 2: Wike recalled how former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, evaded an appointment with him and joined the APC.
  • 1 road: The Indorama-Agbonchia-Ogale-Ebubu-East/West Link Road was premiered by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.

Sources:

  • Rivers State government press release.
  • Punch newspaper article "2023 Elections: Buhari Charges Army To Remain Neutral".