BREAKING: Atiku’s Interview Full of Lies, Governor Wike Finally Opens Up
- The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has finally spoken about Atiku and the events that have unfolded in the aftermath of the PDP presidential primary
- Wike accused Atiku of not only telling lies against him but also hiring some PDP chieftains to spread falsehood against his person
- The Rivers state governor said, in due time, he will respond to Atiku and his ‘attack dogs’ one by one and line by line
Port Harcourt, Rivers state - Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, told many lies during his recent interview.
Wike spoke on Friday morning, July 29, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, The Nation reported.
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“Thereafter he (Atiku) appeared before Arise Television, see the statements he made. So many lies were told," the Rivers state governor was quoted as saying.
Why I have been quiet - Wike
According to Channels TV, Governor Wike said he had maintained silence for weeks because of his love for the PDP.
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“I have decided to be quiet because PDP is a party I love so much,” he said.
“I have moved on to conclude my social contract with the people of Rivers. However, it is time to let Nigerians know the truth.”
Atiku's sins, according to Wike
Governor Wike also faulted Atiku's speech on the day he unveiled Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.
Apart from accusing him of telling lies, Wike said the PDP presidential candidate also used some chieftains of the main opposition party to spread falsehood against his person.
He said he would respond to Atiku and his ‘attack dogs’ one by one and line by line in due time.
The Rivers state governor said posterity would not forgive him should he fail to set the record straight.
He promised to clear the air after the state government commissioned the projects lined up for inauguration.
Atiku has not sent any delegation to me - Wike
Speaking on the reconciliation committee set up by the PDP leadership, Governor Wike stated that former Vice President Atiku had yet to send any delegation to him.
He, however, said a former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, met with him in Spain, although in his personal capacity.
Governor Wike said the PDP presidential candidate came to his house to beg for support but suddenly does not know the way to his house any longer.
He challenged anyone to identify that he or she was sent by Atiku to speak to him about the issue in the PDP and the aftermath of the party’s presidential primary.
According to him, the idea of setting up a committee was only being seen in the media.
I am not leaving the PDP - Wike
Despite his outburst against Atiku and some party chieftains, Governor Wike insisted that he would remain in the PDP and help rebuild the party.
“I am not a slave and will not be a slave. I am freeborn of the country,” he declared.
Legit.ng recalls that in the PDP presidential primary held in May, Atiku polled 371 votes to emerge as the PDP’s flagbearer ahead of Wike, who scored 237 votes to come second in the contest.
Weeks after the primary was held, the PDP presidential candidate named Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate in the forthcoming election.
This, however, led to a disagreement among party stakeholders as some commended the choice of Okowa while others rejected it, saying Atiku should have picked Wike.
2023: PDP governors give conditions to support Atiku
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that PDP governors loyal to Wike highlighted some conditions that Atiku must agree to before supporting him for the 2023 election.
The governors are reportedly scheduled to meet with Atiku this weekend over the crisis rocking the party.
A member of Governor Wike’s strategy team allegedly said they have all agreed that no matter what happened, they are not going to leave the PDP for any other party.
Source: Legit.ng
