ABIA

The political romance between Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and Wike seems to have secured the state for the Rivers State governor. He may get the votes 100%.



ADAMAWA

For Atiku Abubakar, whose political homestead is Adamawa, he is still in firm control with Governor Umaru Fintiri looking helpless to assist his new found friend, Wike.

The alternative for Fintiri is to lose his second term mandate if he sticks to Wike, who has made many shuttles to Adamawa to whittle down Atiku’s influence.



AKWA IBOM

Despite the fact that Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom is a presidential aspirant, his limited first timer impact has made him susceptible to alliance or a bargain for the office of Vice President under Atiku’s presidency. When the chips are down, it was gathered that the state’s delegates may vote for Atiku whose allies are many in Akwa Ibom.

The way and manner Wike rides South-South governors roughshod had been a setback for Wike in his zone.

ANAMBRA

The atmosphere in Anambra was cloudy but Atiku and Tambuwal are now believed to be ahead of other aspirants. Apart from being a son-in-law, Atiku has had a robust political history with Anambra, having chosen Chief Ben Obi and Peter Obi from the state as running mates in 2007 and 2019 respectively.

Wike’s coordinators in the state (Chief Chris Uba and ex-Minister Stella Oduah) have not been cooperating such that none of them could boast of 10 per cent of the 21 delegates from the state.

BAUCHI

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed wears the toga of a beautiful bride because of the limited scope of his presidential aspiration campaign nationwide.

He controls 100 per cent of the votes in Bauchi which he could swing in favour of either Atiku or Wike.



Supporters of the Rivers State governor boasted yesterday that the state has been for him. Unknown to many, Atiku and Bala have had series of discussions in the past few weeks.



A source said the Bauchi governor was holding the ticket in trust for Wike.

BAYELSA

Having lost some oil wells to Rivers State, most Bayelsans (with the exception of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and family) do not support the presidential aspiration of Wike.



The political mentor in the state, ex-Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, prefers Atiku to Wike who had disdain for him as a colleague. Bayelsa is certain for Atiku.

BENUE

The political alliance between Governor Samuel Ortom and Wike is infectious.

Without batting an eyelid, Ortom will deliver Benue State votes to Wike.

BORNO

The PDP is fizzling out in Borno, but it remains the natural habitat of presidential aspirant Hayatudeen, who is from the state. He is sure of 100% control of his state’s delegates.

CROSS RIVER

Wike is firmly rooted here, having played a significant role in the election of Senator Sandy Onor as the governorship candidate of PDP in the state.

One of the key leaders in the state, ex-Governor Donald Duke, has been part of the campaign train of Wike.

With his anointed candidate as the governorship flag bearer for 2023 poll, ex-Governor Liyel Imoke has no better choice than to help Wike who has been there for Onor.

DELTA



Delta has always been a safe political haven for Atiku with the influence of heavyweights like ex-Governor James Ibori.

Moved by the prospect of being a Vice President, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa may lead Delta delegates to Atiku.

EBONYI

Barring last minutes horse-trading, it is payback time for a former President of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim in Ebonyi State where he has worked hard to sustain the unity of the party following the exit of Governor Dave Umahi to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Anyim, who was one of the early birds in the presidential aspiration, refused to defect to APC despite juicy offers. But it is doubtful whether the glory of his Senate presidency can fetch him much goodwill this time around.

EDO

With Thursday’s judgment of the Federal High Court Abuja which affirmed the authenticity of the primaries conducted by the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of PDP, Dan Orbih in Edo State, Wike is poised to harvest all the delegates from State.

Governor Godwin Obaseki lost out. PDP has returned to original members in the state as against defectors led by Obaseki. Besides delegates, all candidates elected by Obaseki’s faction during parallel primaries cannot contest on the platform of the PDP in the 2023 polls.

Until now, Atiku and Saraki were expecting to haul the votes of delegates from Edo State on account of the face-off between Obaseki and Wike.

EKITI

Most aspirants have not bothered much about Ekiti State delegates owing to the larger-than-life influence of Wike’s close ally, ex-Governor Ayo Fayose.

The votes from Ekiti State are taken for granted for Wike notwithstanding the aged political ties between the Sarakis and the influential Senator Abiodun Olujimi.

ENUGU

Delegates from Enugu State are strongly believed to pick between Atiku and Wike. But going by the permutations of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi bagging vice presidency, Atiku appears sure bet for the state.

Yet Ugwuanyi shares the same passion for power shift to the South with Wike.

GOMBE

In Gombe State, the spirit of PDP is ex-Governor Hassan Dankwambo who does not hide his preference for Wike. Had it been that Atiku’s ally, Senator Danjuma Goje returned to PDP, the calculation would have been in favour of Atiku. As it is now, Wike is having an edge among delegates in the state.

IMO

The situation is dicey in Imo State where it is a three-horse race by Tambuwal, Atiku and Wike.

A former governor of the state, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who controls the structure of the party and most of the delegates, is a die-hard loyalist of Tambuwal.



Being a former adviser to Atiku, it is not clear if the former governor can completely distance himself from the ex-Vice President.



The election of Wike’s political soul mate, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of PDP has led to a new power outlook with about six local governments conceded to Anyanwu.

However, Ikeduru local government, where Anyanwu comes from, is being controlled by Ihedioha. Atiku also has some good friends in Imo who can earn him votes. Ihedioha’s goodwill may fetch Tambuwal a marginal lead in Imo State.

JIGAWA

It is a straightforward race for Atiku in Jigawa State because of the staunch support of ex-Governor Sule Lamido, whose son (Mustapha Lamido) has emerged as the governorship candidate of the PDP in the state.



The Chairman of Jigawa State chapter of the PDP, Hon. Babandi Ibrahim Gumel, once said: “Atiku has no problem in Jigawa, especially that he is a friend to our leader (Lamido) and we understand that our leader has no problem with him.



“In 2019 when Atiku won election in Port Harcourt, our leader was a contestant, and immediately he gave directives to work for Atiku, we did our best.



“Jigawa State is for PDP, and we are ready to back any PDP candidate that wins the primary election and we hope that person would be Atiku.”

This looks a good terrain of the former Vice President whose associate, Isah Ashiru, has won the governorship ticket of PDP in the state.

But Saraki is pulling weight because of the alleged backing of a former National Chairman of PDP, ex-Governor Ahmed Makarfi.



KANO

Politics in Kano and Jigawa states has always been the same thread.

Atiku may still control most of Kano’s 44 delegates despite the order of Justice A.M Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano restraining the State Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP)from parading themselves as executives.

While a factional governorship candidate, Mohammed Abacha is for Wike, another governorship candidate, Sadiq Wali and his group are rooting for Atiku.



KATSINA

If any aspirant is more at home in Katsina State, it should be Atiku, because this is where he honed his political skill under the tutelage of the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua.

For keeping faith with the Yar’Aduas, the people of Katsina have always identified with Atiku and today’s primaries won’t be an exception. But Wike is pulling some stunts which cannot be underrated.



KEBBI

Delegates from Kebbi State will be shared by Tambuwal, Atiku and Wike whose huge resources have helped him to have a strong showing in a difficult landscape.



KOGI

The battle in Kogi State is restricted to Wike, Atiku and Saraki. Of the 21 delegates from the state, Wike had secured 13 as at Thursday, leaving Atiku and Saraki to scramble for the remaining eight votes.

The strategic coordination by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) has changed the narrative for Wike in the state.



KWARA

Kwara State is a total gain for Saraki, who is trying to recapture the state from the APC. Saraki, as a leader whose premium on loyalty is higher, cannot get less than 100% in his domain.

Other aspirants are onlookers in Kwara State.



LAGOS

Lagos is split between Wike, Saraki and Atiku. Although Saraki supported Lagos4Lagos Movement coordinator, Olajide Adediran (Jandor), who is now PDP governorship candidate in the state, Governor Seyi Makinde ensured he got the party’s ticket to secure the state for Wike.

Some top PDP leaders in Lagos like Chief Olabode George and Doherty are for Wike. Atiku is no pushover in the state with his high network. A former minister, Abimbola Ogunkelu, is coordinating for Atiku.

Saraki, who married from the Ojora Royalty in Lagos, will also make an impact.



NASARAWA

Like a bulldozer, Wike seized the advantage of PDP’s absence from power in Nasarawa State to undercut Saraki there. Apart from producing the governorship candidate, David Ombugadu, Wike is in control of the structure of the party in the state.

In a fierce battle, Ombugadu, who is a former member of the House of Representatives, scored 247 votes to defeat Saraki’s ally, Maj-Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, who got 203.

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ABIA

The political romance between Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and Wike seems to have secured the state for the Rivers State governor. He may get the votes 100%.



ADAMAWA

For Atiku Abubakar, whose political homestead is Adamawa, he is still in firm control with Governor Umaru Fintiri looking helpless to assist his new found friend, Wike.

The alternative for Fintiri is to lose his second term mandate if he sticks to Wike, who has made many shuttles to Adamawa to whittle down Atiku’s influence.



AKWA IBOM

Despite the fact that Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom is a presidential aspirant, his limited first timer impact has made him susceptible to alliance or a bargain for the office of Vice President under Atiku’s presidency. When the chips are down, it was gathered that the state’s delegates may vote for Atiku whose allies are many in Akwa Ibom.

The way and manner Wike rides South-South governors roughshod had been a setback for Wike in his zone.

ANAMBRA

The atmosphere in Anambra was cloudy but Atiku and Tambuwal are now believed to be ahead of other aspirants. Apart from being a son-in-law, Atiku has had a robust political history with Anambra, having chosen Chief Ben Obi and Peter Obi from the state as running mates in 2007 and 2019 respectively.

Wike’s coordinators in the state (Chief Chris Uba and ex-Minister Stella Oduah) have not been cooperating such that none of them could boast of 10 per cent of the 21 delegates from the state.

BAUCHI

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed wears the toga of a beautiful bride because of the limited scope of his presidential aspiration campaign nationwide.

He controls 100 per cent of the votes in Bauchi which he could swing in favour of either Atiku or Wike.



Supporters of the Rivers State governor boasted yesterday that the state has been for him. Unknown to many, Atiku and Bala have had series of discussions in the past few weeks.



A source said the Bauchi governor was holding the ticket in trust for Wike.

BAYELSA

Having lost some oil wells to Rivers State, most Bayelsans (with the exception of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and family) do not support the presidential aspiration of Wike.



The political mentor in the state, ex-Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, prefers Atiku to Wike who had disdain for him as a colleague. Bayelsa is certain for Atiku.

BENUE

The political alliance between Governor Samuel Ortom and Wike is infectious.

Without batting an eyelid, Ortom will deliver Benue State votes to Wike.

BORNO

The PDP is fizzling out in Borno, but it remains the natural habitat of presidential aspirant Hayatudeen, who is from the state. He is sure of 100% control of his state’s delegates.

CROSS RIVER

Wike is firmly rooted here, having played a significant role in the election of Senator Sandy Onor as the governorship candidate of PDP in the state.

One of the key leaders in the state, ex-Governor Donald Duke, has been part of the campaign train of Wike.

With his anointed candidate as the governorship flag bearer for 2023 poll, ex-Governor Liyel Imoke has no better choice than to help Wike who has been there for Onor.

DELTA



Delta has always been a safe political haven for Atiku with the influence of heavyweights like ex-Governor James Ibori.

Moved by the prospect of being a Vice President, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa may lead Delta delegates to Atiku.

EBONYI

Barring last minutes horse-trading, it is payback time for a former President of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim in Ebonyi State where he has worked hard to sustain the unity of the party following the exit of Governor Dave Umahi to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Anyim, who was one of the early birds in the presidential aspiration, refused to defect to APC despite juicy offers. But it is doubtful whether the glory of his Senate presidency can fetch him much goodwill this time around.

EDO

With Thursday’s judgment of the Federal High Court Abuja which affirmed the authenticity of the primaries conducted by the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of PDP, Dan Orbih in Edo State, Wike is poised to harvest all the delegates from State.

Governor Godwin Obaseki lost out. PDP has returned to original members in the state as against defectors led by Obaseki. Besides delegates, all candidates elected by Obaseki’s faction during parallel primaries cannot contest on the platform of the PDP in the 2023 polls.

Until now, Atiku and Saraki were expecting to haul the votes of delegates from Edo State on account of the face-off between Obaseki and Wike.

EKITI

Most aspirants have not bothered much about Ekiti State delegates owing to the larger-than-life influence of Wike’s close ally, ex-Governor Ayo Fayose.

The votes from Ekiti State are taken for granted for Wike notwithstanding the aged political ties between the Sarakis and the influential Senator Abiodun Olujimi.

ENUGU

Delegates from Enugu State are strongly believed to pick between Atiku and Wike. But going by the permutations of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi bagging vice presidency, Atiku appears sure bet for the state.

Yet Ugwuanyi shares the same passion for power shift to the South with Wike.

GOMBE

In Gombe State, the spirit of PDP is ex-Governor Hassan Dankwambo who does not hide his preference for Wike. Had it been that Atiku’s ally, Senator Danjuma Goje returned to PDP, the calculation would have been in favour of Atiku. As it is now, Wike is having an edge among delegates in the state.

IMO

The situation is dicey in Imo State where it is a three-horse race by Tambuwal, Atiku and Wike.

A former governor of the state, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who controls the structure of the party and most of the delegates, is a die-hard loyalist of Tambuwal.



Being a former adviser to Atiku, it is not clear if the former governor can completely distance himself from the ex-Vice President.



The election of Wike’s political soul mate, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of PDP has led to a new power outlook with about six local governments conceded to Anyanwu.

However, Ikeduru local government, where Anyanwu comes from, is being controlled by Ihedioha. Atiku also has some good friends in Imo who can earn him votes. Ihedioha’s goodwill may fetch Tambuwal a marginal lead in Imo State.

JIGAWA

It is a straightforward race for Atiku in Jigawa State because of the staunch support of ex-Governor Sule Lamido, whose son (Mustapha Lamido) has emerged as the governorship candidate of the PDP in the state.



The Chairman of Jigawa State chapter of the PDP, Hon. Babandi Ibrahim Gumel, once said: “Atiku has no problem in Jigawa, especially that he is a friend to our leader (Lamido) and we understand that our leader has no problem with him.



“In 2019 when Atiku won election in Port Harcourt, our leader was a contestant, and immediately he gave directives to work for Atiku, we did our best.



“Jigawa State is for PDP, and we are ready to back any PDP candidate that wins the primary election and we hope that person would be Atiku.”

This looks a good terrain of the former Vice President whose associate, Isah Ashiru, has won the governorship ticket of PDP in the state.

But Saraki is pulling weight because of the alleged backing of a former National Chairman of PDP, ex-Governor Ahmed Makarfi.



KANO

Politics in Kano and Jigawa states has always been the same thread.

Atiku may still control most of Kano’s 44 delegates despite the order of Justice A.M Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano restraining the State Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP)from parading themselves as executives.

While a factional governorship candidate, Mohammed Abacha is for Wike, another governorship candidate, Sadiq Wali and his group are rooting for Atiku.



KATSINA

If any aspirant is more at home in Katsina State, it should be Atiku, because this is where he honed his political skill under the tutelage of the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua.

For keeping faith with the Yar’Aduas, the people of Katsina have always identified with Atiku and today’s primaries won’t be an exception. But Wike is pulling some stunts which cannot be underrated.



KEBBI

Delegates from Kebbi State will be shared by Tambuwal, Atiku and Wike whos koe huge resources have helped him to have a strong showing in a difficult landscape.



KOGI

The battle in Kogi State is restricted to Wike, Atiku and Saraki. Of the 21 delegates from the state, Wike had secured 13 as at Thursday, leaving Atiku and Saraki to scramble for the remaining eight votes.

The strategic coordination by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) has changed the narrative for Wike in the state.



KWARA

Kwara State is a total gain for Saraki, who is trying to recapture the state from the APC. Saraki, as a leader whose premium on loyalty is higher, cannot get less than 100% in his domain.

Other aspirants are onlookers in Kwara State.



LAGOS

Lagos is split between Wike, Saraki and Atiku. Although Saraki supported Lagos4Lagos Movement coordinator, Olajide Adediran (Jandor), who is now PDP governorship candidate in the state, Governor Seyi Makinde ensured he got the party’s ticket to secure the state for Wike.

Some top PDP leaders in Lagos like Chief Olabode George and Doherty are for Wike. Atiku is no pushover in the state with his high network. A former minister, Abimbola Ogunkelu, is coordinating for Atiku.

Saraki, who married from the Ojora Royalty in Lagos, will also make an impact.



NASARAWA

Like a bulldozer, Wike seized the advantage of PDP’s absence from power in Nasarawa State to undercut Saraki there. Apart from producing the governorship candidate, David Ombugadu, Wike is in control of the structure of the party in the state.

In a fierce battle, Ombugadu, who is a former member of the House of Representatives, scored 247 votes to defeat Saraki’s ally, Maj-Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, who got 203.

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stop tagging me to all these rubbish abegi u are an unrealistic fellow so stop tagging to your useless idealism... I take God beg you oooo

OGHENAOGIE:
stop tagging me to all these rubbish abegi u are an unrealistic fellow so stop tagging to your useless idealism... I take God beg you oooo

Don't mind the guy, he's always biased in his analysis. I'm sure he will soon arrive to tell you how this permutations has favoured Wike. He wants an easy ride for his party, APC.

vicdom:

Don't mind the guy, he's always biased in his analysis. I'm sure he will soon arrive to tell you how this permutations has favoured Wike. He wants an easy ride for his party, APC.

If wike ends up winning nko

garfield1:


If wike ends up winning nko

E no go tey, I will soon call you out. What will happen to Tinubu is exactly what will happen to Wike. All those people you see around him do not actually like him, they are simply romancing him in order to get his dollars. They know that with Wike as a president, he will bully everyone, coupled with the fact that he's not sellable to the masses. They know that if PDP fields him, APC will just simply throw a celebration party because there won't be any form of contest any longer. It will be a walkover for the APC. Those delegates will just collect his money and vote someone else. At the end, Wike might even come a distant 3rd sef, if care is not taken .

By this analysis, it means www.Nigeriaelection2023.com
Wike will win nigeria election 2023

As for Edo state I don’t see Wike winning it as an appeal court has upturned that federal high court judgement.

Again, from the 18 ad hoc delegate lists released are all Obaseki loyalists.

I learnt Dan Orbih, one of Wike foot soldiers have been trying to force the PDP national headquarters to accept his own list why I learnt they refused as of the time of writing this report.

Okay na

vicdom:

E no go tey, I will soon call you out. What will happen to Tinubu is exactly what will happen to Wike. All those people you see around him do not actually like him, they are simply romancing him in order to get his dollars. They know that with Wike as a president, he will bully everyone, coupled with the fact that he's not sellable to the masses. They know that if PDP fields him, APC will just simply throw a celebration party because there won't be any form of contest any longer. It will be a walkover for the APC. Those delegates will just collect his money and vote someone else. At the end, Wike might even come a distant 3rd sef, if care is not taken .

My brother,seems your not aware that wike is in control of pdp structure and even pushed out Peter obi. Have you not been following updates by fergie001...

garfield1:


My brother,seems your not aware that wike is in control of pdp structure and even pushed out Peter obi. Have you not been following updates by fergie001...

This is not about update it's about the reality on ground. They just want his money and that's all. Don't runaway, I will still mention when the result is announced. Wike is a bad market for PDP. Most people don't like him because he's a bully, he fights and insults everybody. No need to argue further, I will call you when the result is announced.

vicdom, my brother..... It isn't easy.

vicdom:

This is not about update it's about the reality on ground. They just want his money and that's all. Don't runaway, I will still mention when the result is announced. Wike is a bad market for PDP. Most people don't like him because he's a bully, he fights and insults everybody. No need to argue further, I will call you when the result is announced.

I will call you first.you forget that atiku strongest point is money and those that have been winning primaries are the highest spenders..dont be sentimental,wike has outran atiku

fergie001:
vicdom, my brother..... It isn't easy.

How

garfield1:


If wike ends up winning nko

Haya stepped down yesterday , so Borno would go Atiku's way...
Don't worry wike will come second, I will be very very surprise if he wins... Then it will mark the end of PDP

Make them kukuma give am Atiku, that's what am seeing

garfield1:
How

I am trying to let him know that Nyesom is serious. Abuja is WIKE oooo. Atiku should double it.

Saraki, Tambuwal and Atiku met last night for one person to proceed otherwise Wike will win. All three refused to front a Candidate.

Kyase:

Haya stepped down yesterday , so Borno would go Atiku's way...
Don't worry wike will come second, I will be very very surprise if he wins... Then it will mark the end of PDP

Dazzol

fergie001:

Dazzol

Brother NEPA no wan give us light for abuja make we monitor the primaries oooo....and person no get generator
Make una dey update me abeg

fergie001:

I am trying to let him know that Nyesom is serious. Abuja is WIKE oooo. Atiku should double it.

Saraki, Tambuwal and Atiku met last night for one person to proceed otherwise Wike will win. All three refused to front a Candidate.

Same thing that duke tried to do for crs southern contestants.even if they step down,it won't be enough

Not an expert in all this political back and forth especially when it comes to Nigeria but I have to give it to Wike he actually has a realistic chance of winning. If he can get good votes in the South and make sure Atiku doesn't bulldoze his way in the North he could actually nick the PDP presidential nomination. It's not look so unrealistic as the time he declared he really has a shot and I say this despite being no way his fan.

garfield1:


My brother,seems your not aware that wike is in control of pdp structure and even pushed out Peter obi. Have you not been following updates by fergie001...

vicdom:

Don't mind the guy, he's always biased in his analysis. I'm sure he will soon arrive to tell you how this permutations has favoured Wike. He wants an easy ride for his party, APC.

PDP would be stupid to hand over ticket to wike... His comedic tirades should be reserved for Rivers people Nigeria doesn't need it... If PDP want a southern candidate udom Emmanuel of Akwa ibom is there or they could have picked Peter Obi...

jowhyte:
As for Edo state I don’t see Wike winning it as an appeal court has upturned that federal high court judgement.

Again, from the 18 ad hoc delegate lists released are all Obaseki loyalists.

I learnt Dan Orbih, one of Wike foot soldiers have been trying to force the PDP national headquarters to accept his own list why I learnt they refused as of the time of writing this report.

Na albert dey deceive una abi? How can a judgement given in a day be appealed against same day and judgement delivered same day? Ur brain hit stone?