Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has assured Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike of adequate support in his bid to clinch the presidential ticket of the People’s Democratic Party.

General IBB, who remains an influential figure in Nigeria’s politics, offered the assurances on Monday when Governor Wike, in the company of other PDP Governors and leaders, paid him a consultation visit.

Noting that the Rivers Governor represents a much younger generation whose energy and verve are required to stabilize and ensure the country’s survival, IBB charged Governor Wike to continue to work to unite the party and maintain its strength as a vehicle of the aspirations of Nigerians.

He also praised the Governor’s courage and achievements, regarding him as ‘Mr. Project’ in reference to his broad infrastructural investments in Rivers State.

“I like your guts, courage, and believe in the country,” IBB said.

“I want to see your great party coming back to take over power. We will give you the support to achieve your political goal. With younger generation which you represent, I am sure the country will survive.”

He continued: “I have been in your political life for quite some time. I remembered when you accompany Dr. Peter Odili here in 2000, when you were an elected Local Government Chairman. This is the season of politics. I have been more in it than my brother General Abdulsalami. He is neutral and playing a stabilizing role in the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria.”

“Nigeria is the first thing in terms of patriotism. When some of your colleagues came here, I gave them that charge; to help sustain the unity of the country. Like you said, Mr. Project, poverty is not written on any one’s face to determine his ethnicity, religion or other considerations. Poverty does not know race, tribe or religion. And like I used to say, bullets doesn’t differentiate also on the basis of religion, tribe or race.”

IBB advised Governor Wike to be wary of the antics of the APC and maintain courage in his ambition to lead the country.

“My only caution is that you are dealing with another party, the ruling APC. We know what will happen. I know you are bold, courageous and have performed in your state. You have guts which is what a leader needs to take certain decisions for the good of the country. I follow happenings in your state, that’s why I called you Mr. Project a while ago. Get the party together. I am giving you my blessing, but please continue to help keep the party together.”

“Keep the party strong, united so that it becomes the symbol of Nigeria.”

General Abdulsalami Abubakar, also a former military head of state, was present at the meeting, alongside other PDP Governors such as Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, Seyi Makinde of Oyo who accompanied Governor Wike on the consultation visit.

afroniger:
If me sef I go meet IBB, I will get his endorsement. They don't call him maradona for nothing.

He said “If you (Press) restrict my visit to this house, that is it. Generally, I came to Niger state to commiserate with the Governor and the people of Niger state. And so, I can’t stop by without paying a courtesy call to the enigma, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.”
Asked what was discussed at the meeting, Tinubu replied: “He gave me his prayers”.

osinbanjoisaliar:


Na lie. When Tinubu go see IBB. Baba no give am support. Infact some people talk say him tell Jagaban say him no go enter Aso rock ever wallahi tallahi

CyynthiaKiss:
Why is IBB endorsing everbody that visited him ?

GooodHardDick:
In a sane country like the US, Canada and the UK. This man called IBB would have been chilling in jail by now

colorsofrainbow:

Give him money and he endorses you

CyynthiaKiss:
Why is IBB endorsing everbody that visited him ?

afroniger:


Bro, that's between you and Tinubu. But even if you're correct, IBB has so far endorsed virtually every other candidate that has visited him to seek his endorsement, so since I am not Tinubu, I will most likely get his endorsement as well.

osinbanjoisaliar:


Na only Wike him don endorse. Na story him give saraki, tambuwal and Bala. But as for Tinubu him am esho

seunmsg:
The usual suspect from the ipob region are all over the thread wailing over IBB’s endorsement of Wike .

You guys better wake up and smell the coffee. The presidential ticket of PDP will be zoned to the south and Wike will get it. He’s very competent, bold and has a track record of achievements to run on. 70% of PDP governors are also on his side so there is no stopping him.

osinbanjoisaliar:


Na lie. When Tinubu go see IBB. Baba no give am support. Infact some people talk say him tell Jagaban say him no go enter Aso rock ever wallahi tallahi

Truthisunique2:
he tell am say 70 and above should leave presidency

osinbanjoisaliar:


For your mind, you dey hope say Wike boys go employ you after Tinubu don go sleep. Sorri O! no show for you diz time

afroniger:


What about Osinbajo endorsement? You sound bitter. What's your stress really?

seunmsg:


In your little mind, you think I’m doing this for money? Like seriously?

See, this is not about money. I’m only interested in what’s good for Nigeria and nothing else. A southern president is inevitable in 2023 and all hands must be on deck to deliver it.