2023 Presidency: Is Wike Supporting Tinubu? Buhari's Former Appointee Speaks
- Contrary to speculations, popular APC chieftain in Rivers state Dakuku Peterside said he's not aware of Governor Wike's support for Tinubu
- Peterside, who is a former director general of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), also said Wike can't help Tinubu win
- The former NIMASA DG, who is an ally of Rotimi Amaechi, added that Wike has lost out on the political scene and is just playing a survival game
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Rivers state - Dr Dakuku Peterside, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said Governor Nyesom Wike lacks popular support to help the ruling party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, in Rivers state.
Peterside, a former director general of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said this in an interview published by The Punch.
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Legit.ng notes that there have been speculations that Wike, the arrowhead of the G5 Governors, is backing Tinubu.
However, when asked if he was aware that Wike is supporting Tinubu, Peterside said;
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"I am not aware. I know there is so much disagreement and divergence in his team at Rivers. I bet you, Wike is playing a survival game and will not go out of his way for anybody.
"His perceived support base is all hogwash, make-believe, or just a creation of sponsored media. He thinks he is smart, but every day his inconsistency and dishonesty become evident.
"His present reality is that he has boxed himself into a tight corner. I feel for him. He obviously needs help."
Tinubu's presidential campaign: Wike has nothing to offer, Peterside insists
Speaking further, Peterside, an ally of the former minister of transportation, and Wike's strong political rival, Rotimi Amaechi, said the Rivers state governor would not get any credit if Tinubu wins the February 25 poll.
"What would he have brought to the table, perhaps Rivers State government money? He obviously does not have popular support because he has none to offer.
"I have not seen him campaign for the APC. If APC and Asiwaju succeed, it will be incautious of Wike to claim any credit. There is no reward whatsoever for betraying your party," he said.
Nigerians react
Iñyañgetok-Harry Utom-UbôkAbasi Sundae said on Facebook:
"If Wike supports Tinubu in Rivers, we will not vote for Simi Fubara as gov. It's as simple as that.
"He is fighting a personal battle not for equity or any Southern interest."
Amabekee Elvis Chisa said:
"Governor Wike is simply digging the grave of his political career. I assure him that his present contact and interactions with the APC will soon diminish his popularity and Goodwill of the of River State he is currently enjoying. My vote is for Obi and Datti."
Festus Etuk said:
"Accept the reality Mr Dr. Peterside because even you know that you can't stand Wike at this time.Work with him to deliver later you share the glory."
Efe Peter said:
"Anything that will make Wike give his support to Tinubu, then I will vote for SDP for governorship and peter obi for president, my conscience is clear!!!"
Eze UKet said:
"His romance with APC Tinubu will soon make him insignificant politically."
Wike approves stadium for APC presidential rally free of charge
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Wike approved the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Elekahia for the campaign of the presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This was disclosed by the Rivers state coordinator of the Bola Tinubu Campaign Organisation, Tony Okocha, at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, February 8.
Okocha added that Governor Wike approved the use of the stadium without collecting the required N5m fee prescribed by Executive Order 21 from the campaign council.
Source: Legit.ng
