Newspaper Review: Tinubu Or Atiku Way? Wike, Rivers PDP Destination Revealed

Newspaper Review: Tinubu Or Atiku Way? Wike, Rivers PDP Destination Revealed

A viral story that made it to most Nigerian dailies over the week is the revelation from one of Nyesom Wike's allies on who the Rivers governor and the PDP chapter in the state will vote for in the coming presidential election.

Trouble for Atiku as Wike's Strong Ally Finally Reveals Presidential Candidate Rivers PDP Will Vote For.

Hon. Samuel Nwanosike, the chairman of Ikwerre local government area, has said the Rivers state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had made up its mind to dump the party's presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar.

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Nwanosike who is a strong ally of the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, said the Rivers PDP has pitched its tent with the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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On Saturday, January 21, the campaign train of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi hit the southern part of Kaduna state.

During the tour of the state, Obi met with several Nigerians from all walks of life in his campaign to become Nigeria's next president.

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Governor Nyesom Wike had insisted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s campaigns in Rivers state do not include the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Governor Wike said he would not campaign for Atiku because there was no understanding to warrant such support in Rivers.

2023 Presidency: Heartbreak for Kwankwaso as NNPP in Northern State Endorses Another Candidate

According to Dele Momodu, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (PDP) in Bauchi state has endorsed Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s flagbearer for the coming presidential election.

Momodu, a member of the PDP's presidential campaign council stated this via Instagram on Friday, January 20.

2023: Tension, fear as deadly prophecy predicts death of prominent politician Nigerians will vote for

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has said politicians with health challenges should step down from running in the 2023 election.

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Tears, Blood Flow As Local Government Boss' Head Is Cut Off

Chris Ohizu, the sole administrator of the Ideato north local government area in Imo state, who was abducted by unknown gunmen has been killed.

The council boss was killed on Sunday, January 22, after a ransom of N6 million was paid to his abductors.

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Onyirioha Nnamdi Onyirioha Nnamdi is a graduate of Literature and English Language at the University of Lagos. He is a Politics/Current Affairs Editor who writes on news and political topics for Legit.ng. He brings into his reporting a wealth of experience in creative and analytical writing. Nnamdi has a major interest in local and global politics. He has a professional certificate from Reuters and was awarded the editor with the best listicle for 2021. Contact: 08062988054, o.nnamdi@corp.legit.ng