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G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by ijustdey: 3:47pm On Dec 17, 2022
Targets Ortom, Ikpeazu
Party elders to meet soon over crisis - Babatope, BoT member



The perceived solidarity among the G-5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), might be put to test soon, as recent overtures made by the camp of the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar to reach out to aggrieved parties might have started yielding fruits.

This is even as the Vice Presidential candidate of the PDP and governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has been mandated to lead the fresh reconciliation moves.

The G-5 governors are Nyesom Wike of Rivers State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State; and Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

The quintet has been at loggerheads with the leadership of the party since the emergence of Atiku as the presidential candidate of the PDP.

Though the other four governors beside Wike were not on the ballot as presidential aspirants, they’ve however supported the agitation spearheaded by Wike that the national chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu should step down and pave the way for a Southern replacement.

Atiku’s several attempts to reconcile with the G-5 governors have not been productive, as it appears that Wike, who is the leader of the group, is unwilling to embrace peace until his conditions are met.

With barely two month to the elections, it was gathered that two members of the G-5 governors, especially Ikpeazu and Ortom, might be softening their stance.

Though the duo has not openly declared their support for Atiku, Saturday Sun gathered that their aides and political allies were already mounting pressure on them to soft-pedal.

Already, Ikpeazu’s media aide, Enyinnaya Appolos, has sponsored campaign posters in Abia, State containing the photos of Atiku, Ikpeazu, the governorship candidate and National Assembly candidates. The caption of the poster is ‘5Over5’.

So far, Ikpeazu has not attended any campaign rally of Atiku, but it was gathered that the PDP foot soldiers in Abia State have been instructed to campaign for the presidential candidate of the party to avoid a division in the state chapter of the ruling party.

A PDP source said Ikpeazu’s action may have been informed by the fact that he’s a senatorial candidate and is careful not to be left in the cold if Atiku eventually wins next year at the polls. The source said the governors are careful not to be seen to have dumped Wike, who incidentally, is the only member of the G-5 governors who is not a candidate in next year’s general elections.

Ikpeazu, Ortom and Ugwuanyi are senatorial candidates, while Makinde is running for another term in office.

On the other hand, Okowa, has repeatedly met with Ortom, as parts of moves to secure his support.

Ortom, like Ikpeazu, has not openly declared his support for Atiku, but the PDP source said the Benue governor might soon direct members of the party in the state to work for the presidential candidate.

The PDP member revealed that there are plans by members of Atiku’s camp to meet with Ugwuanyi, who has no personal grouse with Atiku and has not openly attacked the PDP candidate, before the end of the year. It was learnt that Atiku’s camp believes reconciliation with Ugwuanyi is important to help galvanise votes for Atiku in the South East.

Unlike the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku currently has no governor from the South East, openly supporting him, despite his strong outing in the region in 2019.

The source said: “Atiku said during the week that he had met Wike about five times. That might mean that the party is done begging him, since the Atiku camp believes that Wike has been frustrating all the reconciliation moves so far made.

“But members of the Atiku camp are working on the fact that, unfortunately for Wike, other governors are candidates and they need the party, as much as the party needs them. If they campaign against Atiku in their states, it will backfire.

“That’s why the vice presidential candidate of the PDP, Okowa is now leading the new reconciliation moves. Their target is to bring the other four governors to the fold. They’re succeeding already, I can assure you.

“If you’ve noticed, Ortom and Ikpeazu have become less critical of Atiku. Same thing for Makinde. Ugwuanyi has never attacked Atiku before. Right now, I can assure you that the crisis will soon be over. As for Wike, we believe he will move over eventually.

“The party has not completely ruled out further moves, but Wike needs to show that he’s ready for the reconciliation.”

The crisis is also believed to have played a role in the suspension of a traditional titled expected to be bestowed on Atiku by Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Olalekan Balogun.

In a December 7 letter to Atiku by the traditional ruler, the PDP flag bearer had been informed of plans to have the traditional title of Aare Akogun of Ibadanland conferred in him.

But in a new statement issued on December 12, the ceremony has been suspended. A palace source said the conferment of honorary title on Atiku was put on hold based on the decision of the Olubadan Advisory Council.

Another source said the state government might have played a role in the hurried suspension over the lingering face-off of the G-5 governors, including Makinde, with Atiku.

Meanwhile, a member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has told Saturday Sun that the party’s elders will soon meet and find a lasting solution to the crisis.

He said the issues threatening the peace of the party were normal in a political party setting, adding that the crisis would soon be resolved by the elders who are members of the BoT.

When contacted, one of the spokesmen of the PDP Presidential campaign Council, Charles Aniagwu, said “all I know is that continuously the leaders of the party have continued to approach members of the G-5. It is a continuous process; because we believe that we need to move together as one party. We will continue to talk. One day, we will be able to find a common ground.”

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/g5-govs-okowa-leads-fresh-reconciliation-moves/

Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by kestolove95(m): 4:02pm On Dec 17, 2022
It's very simple, Ayu should resign period.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by JasonScoolari: 4:04pm On Dec 17, 2022
My Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa is one of the biggest mistake in Delta State....

He is good at betraying public trust and also a pretentious serpent.

From collecting of loans to impoverishing the lives of Deltans.

Lavished the money meant for development of state to fund his principal, Atiku, his loyal dog, Sheriff and his rude daughter, Marilyn.

I pray he suffers defeat both in the Gubernatorial and Presidential elections.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by DonNeon: 4:18pm On Dec 17, 2022
Okay, with less than 3 months to the general election, I think the mind of majority of the voters has been made, baring those who are waiting for monetary inducement, having said that, This G-5 clique, headed by Wike have succeeded in causing the needed damage in atiku's Presidential bid...

So any endorsement, atiku will get from them will be due to mere formalities or for monetary benefits...........

This simply means Atiku can't win the general election, leaving us with Tinubu who's physically not strong for the position and he's also contesting under a cursed political party, that has brought undue hardship to Nigerians; and Peter Obi, who isn't a saint or Messiah, but has a good track record of good governance and the people's interest at mind............

Nigerians aren't dummies, we have made our choice, a choice free from tribalism, and that choice is the obidatti movement.......
Come February 2023, Peter Obi will be elected as the next president of the federal republic of Nigeria.......

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Creamypie(m): 4:21pm On Dec 17, 2022
All Delta state governments use media to deceive those who live outside delta. It has nothing to show for all allocations, derivations e.t.c. how I wish Deltans, minus me go sense. no employment, equitable development. Lie lie government. I hope ika people go get sense vote out his daughter for h/a elections.thieves. na yahoo and hook up dey Flourish this way. Same way APC kill Nigeria, na so PDP kill delta state. He betrayed south cos of porridge he hopes to eat a v.p

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by bonechamberlain(m): 4:26pm On Dec 17, 2022
Nonsense, what is the rationale behind electing a Northern Fulani again after 8 years of a disastrous Fulani misrule ? What is the rationale of electing a party again after 8 years of a disastrous government.

Are southern especially southeastern politicians normal, are Nigerians normal?

Thank God for Obi if not Nigeria would be left again as always with another incompetent and evil contestants. To choose between a knife and a sword.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by rolams(m): 5:06pm On Dec 17, 2022
He don late!

This is the reason I like the agrived members of the APC, no bad mouth or de-marketing of their candidate. But Wike with his parrot mouth kept acting stupidly as if he is saint.

Nonsense! Make election day come on time make we forget this nonsense at once Jare.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by mrvitalis(m): 5:21pm On Dec 17, 2022
Being someone who understands peace and conflict resolution

It's impossible to make peace when there is no trust

Ayu should write his resignation letter dated to February 28th 2023 that submit it to the party ...that's the only middle ground I can see here

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by mrvitalis(m): 5:24pm On Dec 17, 2022
rolams:
He don late!

This is the reason I like the agrived members of the APC, no bad mouth or de-marketing of their candidate. But Wike with his parrot mouth kept acting stupidly as if he is saint.

Nonsense! Make election day come on time make we forget this nonsense at once Jare.
I prefer an enemy that shouts and tells me his mind and what he would do ...to one that doesn't even complain but plan behind and smile at my face

Wike is the best type of enemy

U see rochas , ameachi, onu, aregbe recently Bello and buni are planning something that we would only see after elections

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Obaofaba: 5:26pm On Dec 17, 2022
Jagaban lokan se

It's like some people are too stubborn to accept the reality. Nigerians have accepted collectively to get our hope renewed.

Only the presidency of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu can guarantee that. He's an achiever, a patriot, team player, the best, the main unifiar, experienced, developer, builder, thinker, results oriented, optimist, real, asset, and above all accountable.

Please don't let us miss this opportunity to finally put Nigeria among the best country in the world. The natural resources are there, with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu we finally got the human resource to make it work.

My Hope is Renewed. What about you.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by omowolewa: 5:29pm On Dec 17, 2022
Okowa keh?!

The write up look like an advice to the G5 Govr

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Plus10(m): 5:33pm On Dec 17, 2022
Okowa the betrayer

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Flysinglemom(f): 6:38pm On Dec 17, 2022
Every weapon fashioned against Peter Obi shall not prosper

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Risingblue008(m): 6:38pm On Dec 17, 2022
Shw
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Pederaw: 6:38pm On Dec 17, 2022
JasonScoolari:
My Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa is one of the biggest mistake in Delta State....

He is good at betraying public trust and also a pretentious serpent.

From collecting of loans to impoverishing the lives of Deltans.

Lavished the money meant for development of state to fund his principal, Atiku, his loyal dog, Sheriff and his rude daughter, Marilyn.

I pray he suffers defeat both in the Gubernatorial and Presidential elections.
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by MzErica(f): 6:40pm On Dec 17, 2022
Pandora and zombidiots in the mud. grin grin grin

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Onyechiyelugo: 6:44pm On Dec 17, 2022
Okowa again! We are watching.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by abc115: 6:44pm On Dec 17, 2022
Okowa the Betrayal?

grin grin grin grin

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by APCpackandgo: 6:44pm On Dec 17, 2022
Ok
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Zelenskyy(m): 6:49pm On Dec 17, 2022
These G5 rebels are wasting their time....

Atiku Abubakar will win every G5 State...
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by olahero(m): 6:52pm On Dec 17, 2022
OK nah..
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by Righthussle: 6:53pm On Dec 17, 2022
Oga dirty teeth governor, it is the turn of the south.

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by MVLOX(m): 6:53pm On Dec 17, 2022
We dey watch na
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by brain54(m): 6:57pm On Dec 17, 2022
kestolove95:
It's very simple, Ayu should resign period.
You remind me of that time wey we small…

When two people wan fight. Na your type go carry sand for hand Dey ginger say “ Oya if you know you ready to fight, nack the sand for my hand “


Hahaha…people like una Dey cause damage.


Major damage!

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by godoluwa(m): 6:58pm On Dec 17, 2022
God punish okowa

God punish Atiku abubakr

How do we explain moving from one Fulani 8yrs of misrule into another 8yrs of another Fulani misrule

Anybody clamouring for emergence of Atiku is completely mad

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Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by BJanta: 6:59pm On Dec 17, 2022
This is Atiku's Campaign media
release.
Re: G5 Governors: Okowa Leads Fresh Reconciliation Moves by ipobarecriminals: 7:00pm On Dec 17, 2022
grin effort in futility grin

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