Nyesom Wike Claims Rotimi Amaechi Would Have Taken Glory if PDP Won 2023 Election
In a shocking revelation, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated that former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, would have taken the credit if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had won the 2023 presidential election. Wike made this claim during his monthly press briefing in Abuja on Monday, sparking a fresh wave of intrigue in Nigeria’s political landscape.
According to Wike, Amaechi had initially expressed his intention to support PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 election. However, Wike expressed gratitude that his faction did not support the PDP, stating, "Thank God we did not support PDP, if we had supported PDP and they won, he would have taken the glory." Wike further emphasized, "We said okay, we won’t support PDP and they didn’t get up to 10 percent."
The tension between Wike and Atiku began during the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, when the PDP zoned its ticket to the North. Wike, along with other southern governors, insisted that the party couldn’t zone both the national chairman and presidential ticket to the North. Wike advocated for the PDP to zone its presidential ticket to the South, citing fairness and equity. However, the party’s refusal to do so led Wike to throw his support behind President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Wike’s actions during the 2023 presidential election were seen as a significant blow to Atiku’s campaign, as he worked against his own party’s candidate. The aftermath of the election has been marked by finger-pointing and recriminations, with Wike’s latest statement adding fuel to the fire. As the Nigerian political landscape continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the relationship between Wike, Amaechi, and Atiku will remain a topic of intense interest and speculation.
In conclusion, Wike’s statement has once again highlighted the deep-seated divisions within the PDP and the complexities of Nigerian politics. As the country navigates its post-election landscape, it remains to be seen how these tensions will play out and what implications they will have for the future of the PDP and Nigerian politics as a whole. One thing is certain, however: the drama and intrigue that have come to characterize Nigerian politics show no signs of abating anytime soon.
