Wike Reveals Strategy to Block Atiku in 2023 Elections
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disclosed during a live media chat on Wednesday in Port Harcourt that he and other PDP stakeholders, including former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom, worked together to obstruct Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign in the 2023 elections. Wike stated that the G5 governors, also known as the Integrity Group, collectively decided to oppose Atiku’s candidacy due to concerns over equity, fairness, and power rotation within the PDP.
He noted that the election results in Benue and other states reflected the impact of their stance. Wike, who currently serves in the APC-led administration of President Bola Tinubu, affirmed his loyalty to the PDP while prioritizing national interest.
He expressed that he would be the first to face consequences if Atiku or Peter Obi of the Labour Party were to defeat Tinubu in the 2027 elections, emphasizing his unwavering support for Tinubu's re-election despite the backlash he has received.
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