PDP Crisis: “You’re Wasting Your Time”, Bode George Tells Tambuwal After Ortom’s Visit
- The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been hit with a new twist ahead of the 2023 election
- Aminu Tambuwal, the governor of Sokoto state recently made a move for reconciliation
- However, PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George slammed Tambuwal's move referring to PDP bannerman, Atiku Abubakar as an insincere man
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The visit of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has been greeted with criticism by a powerful chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Governor Tambuwal who visited the Benue state governor on Sunday, December 11 offered the arm of reconciliation amid the ongoing crisis in the PDP.
Source: UGC
The PDP had since split into factions with the emergence of the integrity group also known as the G-5 governors.
The faction is led by the Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Samuel Ortom of Benue, Governor Okezie Ikpeazie of Abia, and Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi making up the group.
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Bode George slams Atiku, Tambuwal
In his reaction to Governor Tambuwal's visit to Governor Ortom, Chief George said:
“Divide and rule cannot work. Governor Ortom will not agree. He is a reasonable person.”
As reported by The Nation, he stated that Atiku Abubakar has failed in restructuring the party and he is not worthy of preaching restructuring to Nigerians.
He said:
“Our rank cannot be broken. Let the governor of Sokoto go anywhere he likes. We will stand by justice."
PDP crisis: Tambuwal visits Ortom as fresh reconciliation move begins
Recall that Legit.ng reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on course to open reconciliation talks amid the lingering crisis in the party.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state made the first move by meeting with Governor Samuel Ortom.
Meanwhile, Governor Tambuwal stated that he will also be meeting with other aggrieved chieftains of the party.
PDP crisis: Wike, Ortom snub Atiku at Airport
In another development, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state and his counterpart in Benue, Samuel Ortom, snubbed Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku, who was billed to have his presidential campaign in Nasarawa on Monday could not secure a landing permit and decided to fly to Benue.
Coincidentally, Ortom and Wike also met at the airport, as the Benue governor exchanged pleasantries with Atiku's running mate, and they could not wait to welcome Atiku.
Source: Legit.ng
