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Wike Denies Supporting APC in Rivers State Elections

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Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, also serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has refuted allegations of supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent local government elections in the state. Wike insisted that he only campaigned for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his local government area, pointing to the party's victories in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas as evidence of his support.

He dismissed criticism over APC's wins in other parts of the state, arguing that the election results reflected local choices rather than his influence. Wike also addressed concerns about the legality of the elections, citing the Emergency Powers Act of 2004, which he claimed authorized the President to modify parts of the law to allow governance to continue. He stated that conducting the elections was necessary for local governments to access funds from the Federation Account.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wike denied supporting the APC in the recent local government elections in Rivers State, stating that he only campaigned for the PDP in his local government area.
  • Wike cited the PDP's victories in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas as evidence of his support for the party.
  • He dismissed criticism over APC's wins in other parts of the state, attributing the results to local choices rather than his influence.
  • Wike argued that the Emergency Powers Act of 2004 empowers the President to modify parts of the law to allow governance to continue, despite concerns about the legality of the elections.
  • He stated that conducting the elections was necessary for local governments to access funds from the Federation Account.
  • Wike maintained that he had no control over outcomes in other areas and should not be blamed for the APC's victories elsewhere in the state.

Statistics:

  • According to Wike, the PDP gained victories in two local government areas under his influence (Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor).
  • The Emergency Powers Act of 2004 was cited as the authority for the President's actions in modifying electoral laws.
  • Wike emphasized that conducting the elections allowed local governments to access funds from the Federation Account.

Sources:

  • [Nyesom Wike, "Wike denies supporting APC, cites PDP victories in local government areas", The Cable]
  • [Source cited in Wike's denial - no specific source mentioned]

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