2023 Elections: Governor Wike Reveals Why PDP, Other Parties Should Not Contest Against Sanwo-Olu in Lagos
- In a shocking twist of event, Nyesom Wike, a PDP governor, openly declared support for Governor Sanwo-Olu's second term bid
- Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos state, is seeking re-election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Governor Wike said any political party contesting against APC in Lagos would be wasting time, as Sanwo-Olu’s performance would outshine anyone campaigning against him
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Lagos, Nigeria - Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has openly endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's re-election bid ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor, on Tuesday, October 18, openly pitched his tent with the Lagos state governor, who is contesting for a second term on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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The Rivers governor gave the endorsement at the 22nd National Women’s Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO).
Any political party contesting against APC in Lagos wasting time - Wike
Governor Wike rated Sanwo-Olu high in performance, noting that the Lagos state governor had raised the standard of governance with the quality of projects being delivered across Lagos.
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According to him, any political party contesting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos would be wasting time, as Sanwo-Olu’s performance would outshine anyone campaigning against him.
I have no regrets for endorsing Sanwo-Olu, Wike says
Speaking further, the Rivers state governor said he had no regrets for openly endorsing Sanwo-Olu, stressing that his endorsement of his Lagos colleague was borne out of his personal conviction about good governance.
Wike said:
“If Sanwo-Olu is not doing (well), even if he belongs to my party, I will not come here. If you belong to my party and you are not doing well in governance, you won’t see me. If you don’t belong to my party and you are doing well, you will see me. Good governance is what I stand for. I will not regret to say that I am in support of you (Sanwo-Olu) for second term. Others should not waste their time.
“Look at the kind of project coming from this women’s group. Why would any reasonable person not support the Government that is encouraging this. Let’s also look at the kind of physical infrastructure being delivered in Lagos. This confirms Lagos as a State of excellence. There are some people who will come here; instead of them to continue to make Lagos improve, they will bring Lagos down. For me, I’m satisfied with what Sanwo-Olu has done and it doesn’t matter the party he belongs.”
Wike's endorsement: Sanwo-Olu reacts
Sanwo-Olu responded to Wike’s endorsement, describing it as another example of “politics without bitterness”.
He said Lagos and Rivers states had learned from each other in terms of projects and development, adding that both states would continue to cooperate on shared interest.
He said:
“There is no better person that is fit as a guest speaker at the conference other than the hardworking Governor Wike of Rivers State. We brought him here to share in his experience and also for him to see what we are doing in Lagos.
“We are encouraging collaboration without bitterness and without talking about our parties or political differences. If you are doing well, it doesn’t matter where you belong. We should encourage peer review across parties. Gov. Wike had invited me to Rivers for projects commissioning in the past. We have challenged ourselves in a positive way; this is good for the growth of our politics and the nation.
Nigerians react
Emeka Ulor said:
"Governor Sanwo Olu! Learn from Wike, support a competent President in 2023!!!"
Yusuf Ekundayo Mustapha said:
"Wike and Sanwo Olu are good examples for others to emulate.... Politics becomes interesting when our leaders are competing with achievements and not propaganda and lies. The two governors have set good examples for others to emulate.
"They are both Mr. Project not liars and Social media noise makers ..... Lagos is moving, Rivers is Moving....others should follow and God bless Nigeria."
Oluwasanmi Ojogbede said:
"Nelson Wike! Aluta governor, God is using you in a time like this to checkmate the injustice planned against southern Nigeria."
Safiriyu Awobitan Rasheed said:
"Wike doesn't live in Lagos he just came for project commissioning, he knows nothing about Lagos, even by his utterances is stylishly condemning Atiku if you listen well honestly there is problem with PDP."
Effa David Egwu said:
"This is what should be obtainable in a sane clime; where people encourage themselves devoid of political leanings."
Wike’s endorsement of Sanwo-Olu: PDP reacts
Meanwhile, following Governor Wike’s endorsement of Sanwo-Olu, the opposition party, PDP, has responded.
The PDP chapter in Lagos state, through its spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, condemned the remark of the Rivers state helmsman via a statement.
Amode, however, said the party was not surprised by the actions of the Rivers state governor.
Source: Legit.ng
