Wike Urges NDC Candidate Lulu-Briggs to Withdraw from Race

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, revealed that he has advised Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, to withdraw from the upcoming election. Wike described Lulu-Briggs as a friend and questioned how many times he would contest for the governorship, noting that he has run for the position more than eight times and is approaching 70 years old.

Wike expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress candidate, Kingsley Chinda, while acknowledging that a leading contender would emerge. He emphasized the importance of the coalition he leads in mobilizing support for President Tinubu's re-election in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory.

Wike criticized opposition politicians for making unfulfilled promises and urged voters to evaluate candidates based on their performance. He stated that the coalition aims to secure an electoral victory that reflects its political strength and called for greater focus on the benefits the election would bring to Rivers State.