| Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Ofunaofu: 6:34am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, yesterday, explained why the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, explored different options from what Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and other stakeholders proffered in resolving the crisis rocking the party.
The Campaign also said the sacking of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, would create constitutional crisis for the party, which would snowball into greater problems than what the party was currently faced with.
The main issue being canvassed by the stakeholders, it said, was the stepping down of the National Chairman which, according to it, has now overtaken by events, following the vote of confidence by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party.
“People may misinterpret it to mean calling the bluff of certain stakeholders but that is far from it because the party leadership examined the issues vis-a-vis the provisions of the party’s Constitution as amended in 2017″, spokesperson for the Campaign, Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated.
“When you look at that Constitution, there are principal officers called the National Working Committee of the party led by the National Chairman and in the order of hierarchy, the Deputy National Chairman who must also come from same zone with the National Chairman is next in line.
“The third in line is the National Secretary and, when you look at these positions, the National Chairman is from the North, the second in command is also from the North by virtue of the provision of the party’s Constitution.
“In Section 45 of the party’s Constitution, in the event of removal or resignation of the National Chairman, the National Deputy Chairman takes over and acts in the position of that National Chairman pending when the party is able to organise another election or do a NEC meeting to be able to take a decision as to how to rearrange the hierarchy of the party.”
Anigwu, who featured on an Arise News programme, said because the positions were elective positions, even if Ayu were to step down for power to come to the South, the provisions of the Constitution of the party would also be offended”, the spokesperson said.
“That can only happen if you can also take a decision to remove the Deputy National Chairman of the party who the lot immediately falls on by provisions of the law.
“Even if the party is able to solve that puzzle by bringing both National Chairman and Deputy to South, the third person in the hierarchy of the National Working Committee of the party is the National Secretary and that is in the South specifically Senator Samuel Anyanwu from Imo State.
“Now if you decide to bring this two positions to the South, have you also made arrangements to take the National Secretary to the North?
“Because of these legal impediments, the party examined it that, given the time that we have which is just about six months to the general elections, that it may likely snowball into some form of crisis that could trigger a whole lot of discomfort within the party if we proceed to begin to make these changes that there is the tendencies that the party may be embroiled in a crisis that would be worse than the one we are seeing at the moment.
“That greater crisis is what the ruling APC is waiting to happen but the leadership of the party is intelligent enough and am happy that Governor Nyesom Wike and other leaders appreciate the need for the party to move as a whole into the 2023 general elections.”
Resignation
He further said it was on the basis of this that the party decided to look at what was possible at the moment and that gave room for the resignation of Senator Walid Jibrin and subsequent emergence of Senator Adolphus Wabara as Chairman Board of Trustees.
“The emergence of Wabara in the South to join the Vice presidential candidate and National Secretary had created some form of balance in the interim”, Aniagwu said.
“But what is most important is that there is a bigger elephant here which is winning the 2023 general elections because Nigerians are looking up to the PDP to rescue the nation from where we are at the moment.
“I am convinced that our leaders who have been craving for these changes would appreciate the fact that the party is listening but because of time probably when the party may have won the elections in 2023 by the grace of God, we can now proceed to make some of these alterations that may not be injurious to our quest to win the general elections.”
On the performance of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the value he brings to the ticket as vice-presidential candidate, Aniagwu, who is Information Commissioner in Delta State, said Okowa had performed tremendously with his 5-point agenda, adding that job creation through skill acquisition had been profound.
The spokesperson noted Okowa had improved the standard of living of the people by reducing poverty in state which attracted National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ranking as the second least poor state in the counry in 2018.
Delta infrastructure
On infrastructural development, he said Okowa has constructed well over 1,833km of roads with over 900km of drains across the three Senatorial Districts.
“But what is most important to us is what we have done in the creeks of Delta, area that where hitherto referred to as very difficult terrains to develop, we have made a whole lot of impact in that region which is why we are enjoying a whole lot of peace in the Niger Delta,”Amiagwu said.
“For a very long time now we have been able to ensure that our brothers and sisters in the creeks are carried along and this is one the things that our principal the Presidential candidate saw and said I need a partner who is progressive in nature.
“A partner that can address the issues of the youths and a partner that can help address the issues of unity of our country because Delta is a microcosm of Nigeria where you have diverse ethnic groups.
“When we live in unity as a country, you will discover that we will return to winning ways, all these other symptomatic malaise in our country will be solved, because issue of corruption, bad economy, insecurity, they happen because our diversity was badly mismanaged by the APC.
No retreat no surrender, the right thing must be done, Wike insists
On his part, Wike, yesterday, said he and his allies were not dampened by the PDP leadership’s confidence vote passed on Ayu to continue as National Chairman, insisting the right thing must be done.
The Rivers governor, at the reception held in Port Harcourt for decampees from other political parties into PDP in the state, said his camp will not fight and retreat on the battle fueled by differences over stakes sharing in the party ahead of the 2023 general elections with Wike and allies apparently alienated.
He said, “I was listening and watching, they said there is one man they call Secondus. They said he was dancing, celebrating that NEC gave their person vote of confidence. He forgets history.
“Ask him the same NEC through Aliyu Babangida moved a motion of vote of confidence supported by the same person, Ndudi Elumelu. They gave you (Secondus) a vote of confidence, what happened? You left office.
“We don’t fight and go back. If you like you can have as many 20 votes of confidence, it’s not my business. My business is to make sure the right thing is done, and the right thing must be done. Whether today or tomorrow.”
“I’m not going to play party with the interest of my people. Rivers State is paramount to me first before any other person or group. So, the eyes can see what we have done. Up till today, we have never abandoned governance.
“So many people are already rounding up, taking the last they have but yet, we are still committed in commissioning, and flagging off projects. Because of the love we have for our people, we will continue to serve you till May 29, when by the grace of God, Siminialaye Fubara will be inaugurated next governor of Rivers.”
On the chances of Rivers PDP in the coming elections, he boasted, “If God gives you the ticket of PDP in this state, go home and sew your cloth for the inauguration day. Because, what will any Rivers man or woman be saying that he or she wants to vote for any other person in Rivers State?
“As a party, we have kept faith with our people. As a party we have stood for our people. As a party, we have never allowed intimidation from any quarter and that is what we are talking about the interest of Rivers State.
“Remember, before I came on board, one state had our property with them. As I came in as governor, with support and prayer of our people we took all our property back.”
Ayu’s, others’ emissaries storm Rives for Wike
Meanwhile, the Ayu- led NWC of the PDP and Atiku have reached out to the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees to intervene in assuaging Wike and his aggrieved colleagues.
Sunday Vanguard learnt that the party and presidential candidate will make the final list of members and leadership of the campaign council public when a “substantial number” of aggrieved party members are brought on board.
A highly placed member of the party’s NEC, who spoke in confidence, said, “As a party, we really want to put the past behind us and move forward.
“The vote of confidence on the NWC by the NEC was to send a clear message to our detractors especially the outgoing All Progressives Congress regime who have been desperate to cash in on our internal disagreements.
“In spite of everything that has happened, the PDP is one big family, we do have our issues without a doubt but we will resolve them.
“The list of members of the campaign council is ready but we are crossing the ‘T’s and doting the ‘I’s and ensuring that that house keeping issues such as: the reconciliation we’ve been talking about, has been sorted out before making it public.”
It will be recalled that soon after receiving a vote of confidence by the party’s NEC, Ayu led a delegation of NWC members to the residence of the new Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, at his Abuja residence, on Friday.
He didn’t mince words when he implored the new BoT Chairman, who a is career diplomat before delving into politics, to assist the NWC in the task of reaching out to all aggrieved party members to sheath their swords.
Ayu explained that his understanding along with that of members of the NWC was that the vote of confidence reposed in them
by NEC, was a call for unity among party members and an encouragement to rebuild trust where such was lacking.
Noting that the outcome of the NEC meeting was a win – win for the entire party.
Ayu said, “My understanding is that the party wants unity. Thankfully, you can play the role of a unifier even better with your immense preparation as a diplomat, former Member House Of Representatives, former senator and ex-Senate President who had worked with this party for a long period of time.”
“I am calling on you to lead the effort in reaching out to all our aggrieved members.
“You have the full support of myself, the candidate and the whole NWC to reach out to Governor Wike, all the governors and any person who is aggrieved, and appeal to them, plead with them to come back and let’s work together in the PDP family.
“If we do not win next year’s general election, Nigerians will be very very disappointed, the hope of Nigeria is on us.”
“As the new BoT Chairman with diplomatic experience. We implore you to use your diplomatic skills to reach out to all aggrieved members and I am telling you that it is with our full support including that of the Presidential candidate and Vice-Presidential Candidate.”
He further said, “You have our support. The entire BoT should select and reach out to them. We are appealing that they should come back and let us work together.”
Wabara promised to do all within his powers to restore peace and help move the party forward.
Wike’s camp it was also gathered is insisting that agreements reached this time round must be documented.
A source within the camp who also confided in Sunday Vanguard said, “We are wiling to negotiate but whatever agreement we reach this time must be documented. We have been deceived too many times already.
Gentlemen’s agreements no longer appeal to us with these people.
“This about what is right for our country. Nigerians deserve the best and people must begin to respect agreements in the interest of our nation because it is the failure to respect agreements that has brought Nigeria to where we are today. We are no longer safe, the economy is in shambles because of the greed of a few people.”
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by PresidObi: 6:35am On Sep 11, 2022 |
PDP pressing the "self destruct" button daily. 32 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by searchng4love: 6:36am On Sep 11, 2022 |
PDP is a party of yesteryears. Dead. Buried.
Be rest assured no single vote from SW region. Tinubu is outside.
And the nyamiri are voting Tinubu too.
All of una wey crash GEJ must collect. 26 Likes 9 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by 9jahotblog: 6:37am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Nice response from Atiku camp. Atiku/Okowa has come to win. 22 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by searchng4love: 6:38am On Sep 11, 2022 |
9jahotblog:
Nice response from Atiku camp. Atiku/Okowa has come to win. Don't waste your time on that nonsense ticket ... Southern presidency only. Okowa is a betrayal 82 Likes 7 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by derecho(m): 6:41am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Wike on his way to his "pepper dem" concert 23 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by 10mobile: 6:41am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Atiku will be 7 times worse than Buhari. His unjust mindset is out of this world. Didn't they see all these when Ayu promised to step down if a Northerner emerged as the party's flag bearer? Buhari's government of Northern monopoly is still much a present reality to let this happen. However, the South is full of highly educated dunces like Reno and Keyamo who would always be used by the Northern opportunists to have their way. So, I won't be surprised if Atiku eventually has his way. See them see them see them yeeyeyeyeye Felimax:
Wike go to hell and burn!
This is South South and it's not 40% Igbo. It's not 40% Yoruba. We are great nations wired in the South South region.
In due time you will be dully served. 28 Likes 5 Shares 
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Tonypen247(m): 6:46am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Two wrongs don't make a right. Thus, those whom the gods want to destroy first make them mad.
The election will come and go but the decision you make will either make or mar you.
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Felimax(m): 6:46am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Wike go to hell and burn!
This is South South and it's not 40% Igbo. It's not 40% Yoruba. We are great nations wired in the South South region.
In due time you will be dully served. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Sixfiguresmart(m): 6:52am On Sep 11, 2022 |
At this point, I have lost any hope in this country. the best thing to happen right now is to make each state a sovereign country to avoid bloodshed.
I met a daughter of a serving minister from the North in São Tomé and Príncipe. Girl is living in a 5 star hotel like a rented apartment. She does nothing but count money. Simply nothing but make up in the morning and living the life. It occurred to me that her father moved stolen cash in her name to that Island. She is just a guardian of our money overseas. She schooled in the UK and she told me that she is an investor. When I asked how she made the initial capital to start up a business, she told me that her parents have been supportive. When I looked up who her father was, I cried inside.
They have repeatedly raped this country and it just seems like there is no rescue for Nigeria. These ministers send their kids to different countries to store our wealth for them and their families alone. Nigerians are suffering. It is not a statement anymore, it has become a norm. We are here swimming in mud when we have rivers and lakes.
surah 56:66 We have been penalized.
By who?
To know that a god can be penalized (subject to a penalty or punishment) by humans is unimaginable. Who could have thought? to know that he is "we" and not "I" is mindboggling.
So, Wike and Atiku should work together and forgo the rift cos right now it is injury hour. Atiku, in my opinion should humbly seek to reconcile with Wike cos that man has nothing to lose at this point. Atiku is the one to with the loss if he lets Wike go. In life, we meet people with drama and ego but if you know what you want, focus on the goal and ignore their shenanigans. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by searchng4love: 6:52am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Felimax:
Wike go to hell and burn!
This is South South and it's not 40% Igbo. It's not 40% Yoruba. We are great nations wired in the South South region.
In due time you will be dully served. You're a slave. If not you'll know it's the turn of the South. No matter the political affiliation. I'd rather have Obi China than any northern element in Aso rock come 2023. Okowa is a betrayal. 62 Likes 4 Shares |
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Joinnar: 6:54am On Sep 11, 2022 |
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by nkemoma(m): 6:54am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Wike the wicked played dirty 1 Like |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by mactoni91(m): 6:54am On Sep 11, 2022 |
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by everythinggirly(f): 6:55am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Abeg where is GEJ? The cool headed guy. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by ClassicMan202(m): 6:55am On Sep 11, 2022 |
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by tunwumi: 6:55am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Ok |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Eoxt: 6:55am On Sep 11, 2022 |
they should just forget about wile |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by tunwumi: 6:55am On Sep 11, 2022 |
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by 9jahotblog: 6:56am On Sep 11, 2022 |
searchng4love:
Don't waste your time on that nonsense ticket ...
Southern presidency only. Okowa is a betrayal lol tell me in what way he’s a betrayal? Atiku/Okowa has come to win. It will shock you when you see the results coming. Okowa is a unifier too. The spirit of unity is in his blood. 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Kpilo101: 6:57am On Sep 11, 2022 |
This na rubbish. There's deputy national chairman south. He should take over. Ayu should stand by his words. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by GboyegaD(m): 6:57am On Sep 11, 2022 |
If agreements cannot be honored before election then it is an indicator of post election acts. 21 Likes 4 Shares |
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| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by muykem: 6:58am On Sep 11, 2022 |
You can only deceive yourself with plenty words. God forbid if Ayu died today, is PDP going to die with him? Yes deputy chairman North will take over if Ayu resign according to the party constitution but the same constitution gives NEC power to rearrange positions in the party upon such event. Instead of the NEC to force Ayu resignation and rearrange positions in line with constitution, they are passing vote of confidence up and down. 78 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Nobody: 6:58am On Sep 11, 2022 |
searchng4love:
Don't waste your time on that nonsense ticket ...
Southern presidency only. Okowa is a betrayal Okowa with he toto mouth |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by CheapHomes1: 6:59am On Sep 11, 2022 |
PresidObi:
PDP pressing the "self destruct" button daily. I am sure that you didn't read the article 2 Likes |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by 9jahotblog: 7:00am On Sep 11, 2022 |
10mobile:
Atiku will be 7 times worse than Buhari. His unjust mindset is out of this world. Didn't they see all these when Ayu promised to step down if a Northerner emerged as the party's flag bearer? Buhari's government of Northern monopoly is still much a present reality to let this happen. However, the South is full of highly educated dunces like Reno and Keyamo who would always be used by the Northern opportunists to have their way. So, I won't be surprised if Atiku eventually has his way.
See them see them see them yeeyeyeyeye
Atiku is from North east region of Nigeria, North East haven’t taste that presidential seat since 1966. Free Atiku here. Let him be president of Nigeria and let’s see what he want to offer us in Nigeria. No one Will votes for APC Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Especially the Christians won’t votes for that ticket. And with the bad governance of Buhari, Tinubu is a goner. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Nobody: 7:00am On Sep 11, 2022 |
They should stop writing epistles and do the right things, and for the Southerners blaming Wike actions, then you have short memories.
Atiku decamped to APC to make sure Buhari a northerner wins the election not minding the party, now after a northerner 8 years and he want to be president, that hypocrisy at its peak.
Any Southerner supporting Atiku needs to be mentally checked cos your mumu cannot be measured 31 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Nobody: 7:01am On Sep 11, 2022 |
9jahotblog:
lol tell me in what way he’s a betrayal? Atiku/Okowa has come to win. It will shock you when you see the results coming. Okowa is a unifier too. The spirit of unity is in his blood. Yimu, will you gbenu soun 2 Likes |
| Re: Why We Opposed Ayu’s Sack, Discarded Wike’s Option — Atiku's Campaign Group by Machinegun91(m): 7:01am On Sep 11, 2022 |
Atiku can without wike,
Wike should go to hell 2 Likes |
