2023: Fresh Headache for Atiku as Wike’s Strongest Ally, PDP Bigwig Reveals Why Ex-VP Won’t Get His Vote
- The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sinks deeper a few months before the 2023 general elections
- In fact, some of the party chieftains who are in support of Governor Nyesom Wike's demands have maintained they won't vote for Atiku in the coming elections
- In the buildup of the forthcoming polls, the party's chances is threatened as the opposition APC is banking on PDP's crisis to retain power in the polity
Chief Bode George, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he will not vote for Atiku Abubakar, the party’s presidential candidate unless the national chairmanship is zoned to the southwest.
George made this disclosure during an interview with Arise News TV on Tuesday, December 13.
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Bode George gives a reason why he won't vote for Atiku
The PDP chieftain has been one of the loudest voices calling for the resignation of Iyorchia Ayu as the party’s national chairman.
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Speaking on the matter, George said PDP’s internal wrangling can be solved by giving “to Caesar what belongs to Caesar”, The Cable reported.
He added that the southwest has not held the position of national chairman since the party was founded and it must be corrected before the 2023 elections.
The PDP chieftain said:
“It is not a solution that cannot be handled. All we are saying is give what belongs to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Give us what belongs to us. Turn by turn Nigeria limited.
“The south-west has never enjoyed this position since the party started almost 25 years ago. What is our crime? If you are telling us you want to rule this country, you have to weave all the tribes and all the people together.
“That is the major problem, and unless that is resolved, I will not vote for our own candidate.”
PDP: Atiku sends direct, heart-warming message to Governor Wike
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has sent a goodwill message to Governor Nyesom Wike who is celebrating his 55th birthday.
In a tweet on Tuesday, December 13, Atiku said a prayer for the powerful Rivers state and wished him well
The former vice president's tweet read:
"As you turn 55 today, I pray that all lines fall in pleasant places for you. Enjoy your special day."
PDP crisis: Tambuwal visits Ortom as fresh reconciliation move begins
Meanwhile, Sokoto state governor and director-general of the presidential campaign committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Aminu Tambuwal paid a visit to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state.
Governor Tambuwal on Sunday, December 11 reached out to his Benue state colleague in a bid to reach a peaceful resolution in the ongoing crisis within the party.
The Benue state governor who is a member of the self-styled integrity group or G-5 governors revealed that the ongoing crisis in the party is a result of the arrogance and nonchalant attitude of the leadership of the party.
Source: Legit.ng
