Governor Wike Makes Surprising Move, Apologises to 2 APC Bigwigs Ahead of 2023 Election
The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has tendered an apology to two top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), David Umahi and Adams Oshiomhole.
Speaking in Port Harcourt on Saturday, December 3, at the Rivers state award where several notable Nigerians were honoured, Wike said he fought the two APC chieftains in the past.
He also noted that he was sure his actions against Umahi, the governor of Ebonyi state, did not give him the rest of mind he deserved.
His words:
"I fought Umahi to the last, this Umahi, he knows now. He never slept but I don't know how God is trying to help you.
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Apology to the former governor of Edo state
Immediately after apologising to Umahi, the Rivers state governor tabled an apology to the former governor of Edo state, Adam Oshiomhole.
He said:
"Oshio Baba! Oshio Baba ooo!! Most of you remember I was the one who fought Oshiomhole. I fought him. He is here. I fought you. I fought you. Sorry."
Wike apologised while Oshiomhole and Umahi who were seated among the participants burst out with laughter.
He continued:
"You know, until you know, until you get better facts. Until you get information that you have never heard before... Oshio Baba, sorry, sorry.
"But I did it for the interest of my party oo! I did it for my party."
Governor Ortom rolls out new plan for politicians to solve Nigeria's problems
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state said that Nigeria can become a better place with collaboration from all citizens.
Ortom while stating this urged all political leaders to work together for the good of the Nigerian populace.
According to him, if every leader took their jobs seriously like Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, Nigeria would have been a better place.
PDP crisis: Will Atiku succumb to pressure from Wike's G-5 goons? Fresh revelation emerges
The presidential bid of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, had been laced with a series of controversies even from the inception of his declaration to contest for the presidency.
However, these are stale tales already glaring in the eyes of Nigerians and political enthusiasts in the build-up to the 2023 election.
Emerging reports have it that there is a new twist amidst these crises within the PDP.
Source: Legit.ng