How Governor Wike Dissolved Executive Council, Dismiss Chief of Staff
- In what seems like a shocker to many, Governor Nyesom Wike sanctioned the dissolution of his cabinet
- He decision for many might have come as a result of the upcoming PDP primary election slated for Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29
- Wike looks like a strong favourite heading to the primaries, but he will have to go through a stiff competition to oust Atiku, Obi and Saraki
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Rivers - Presidential hopeful and governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the state executive council.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Wike’s media aide, Kelvin Ebiri on Tuesday, May 24.
Source: Twitter
As gathered by Legit.ng, the statement stated the immediate dissolution of the cabinet as it also contained the dismissal of the state’s chief of staff and the senior special assistant on the protocol.
Wike lauds cabinet members despite ouster
Governor Wike as contained in the statement recognized the works of the executive council commending them for their service and contribution toward the growth of the state.
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He said:
“His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State. He has also wished them the best in all their future endeavours.
“Governor Wike has therefore instructed all the former members of the State Executive Council to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.”
2023: Obasanjo refuses to endorse Wike
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has refused to endorse the candidacy of Governor Nyesom Wike as the presidential flag bearer of the PDP.
Obasanjo however admires Wike's courage and conviction of the truth as he wishes him success in the presidential primary.
The ex-president says his decision not to support any aspirant is because he is no longer a member of any party nor is he into partisan politics.
2023: I’m PDP presidential candidate, Wike declares
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Governor Wike declared himself the PDP presidential candidate ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled to hold on May 29.
Wike made the declaration on Sunday, May 8, at a special thanksgiving service to mark last Friday’s Supreme Court judgement that returned 17 oil wells to Rivers state.
It was held at Saint Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Port Harcourt.
Source: Legit.ng
