2023 Presidency: "Why I lost PDP Ticket", Governor Wike Finally Spills

• Nyesom Wike, the Rivers governor, has alleged that the PDP presidential primary election held on Saturday, May 28, was rigged
• Governor Wike who celebrated his 55th birthday in Port Harcourt with his friends and elders of Rivers said if not that the poll was manipulated, he would have won the ticket
• Wike added that although he lost the election, he made an impact, being the first time he was running for the presidency

Port Harcourt, Rivers - Governor Nyesom Wike has revisited the last presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and what, in his opinion, transpired.

Wike noted that he does not regret running for the presidential post and claimed that if the process had been fair and straightforward, he would have won the election.

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The outspoken governor made this submission during the reception of political associates and Rivers elders, led by the chairman, Rivers Elders Council, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, who visited him in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, December 13, to celebrate his 55th birthday.

Wike said although that was his first time of running for the biggest political post, he made an impact despite his loss, ThisDay reports.

He added that those who feel it is easy to run for the office can go ahead and give it a try.

His words:

“I don’t regret I ran for presidency. In the name of God, I am happy to make Rivers State proud. I am happy, as far I am concerned. If they had allowed it to be what it is supposed to be, I would have won the election. But it’s okay. It has happened.

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“People said because I lost election, it doesn’t matter. I didn’t lose election. This is my first time of trying to run for the president of Nigeria and we made impact. If it is easy, let them go ahead. Are they not the ones begging?"

PDP crisis: Atiku sends 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 governor 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."

Source: Legit.ng