Wike Defends Friendship with Okorocha Amid Uzodinma Dispute
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, declared he will not apologize to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma regarding his friendship with former Governor Rochas Okorocha. This statement was made during Wike's monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, amidst a dispute between Uzodinma and Okorocha over the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Imo West Senatorial District.
Wike refuted allegations that he was behind the Federal High Court judgment that recognized Okorocha as the winner of the APC primary, questioning why Uzodinma was uncomfortable with the Rainbow Coalition supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election. Wike emphasized that the coalition aimed to mobilize different groups for a common goal, stating that the focus should be on ensuring the President's victory rather than personal rivalries.
He noted that Uzodinma also has political opponents in Rivers State, yet he has not made it an issue.
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