The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers has accused Rotimi Amaechi, an All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain and former minister of transportation, of “secretly working” with Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate.

In a statement on Monday by Ogbonna Nwuke, Rivers PDP communications director, the party accused Amaechi of working with Abubakar to win the presidential election.

“Only recently, he reconciled with members of the Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State as part of the carefully woven plot. We equally know for certain that he has been holding secret meetings with the PDP presidential candidate,” the statement reads.

“We challenge the former Minister of Transportation to deny this fact. Let him deny that he is not one of those that are working with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at this time to undermine the genuine aspiration of the people of Southern Nigeria.”

The Rivers PDP also alleged that there is a “cabal” behind the current scarcity of naira notes and petrol shortage.

Since late January, a scarcity of naira notes following the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been followed by a legal tussle between some states and the federal government, while protests have erupted in parts of the country.

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, in an interview alleged that there are saboteurs in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration working towards the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polls.

“Nigerians have been forced to go through the eye of the needle in search of money with which to meet their daily needs and feed their families,” the Rivers PDP said.

“Unknown to most Nigerians, the vicious cabal that has made it a duty to inflict pain and suffering on the rest of us has done so deliberately in order to influence the outcome of the forthcoming elections.”

gaby:
Barking Bulldog Wike news media.

The iyanapaja worse pass Tonto Dike.

Atiku has used Wike to define the phrases "Silence is Golden and Silence is the best answer given to a fool".

Shameless, money miss road thug...

2023: PDP and politics of healing Wike’s self-inflicted injury

Then, the race began in earnest for three years now, reaching a frenzy with the works of the two PDP committees on zoning. The first was the Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi committee on the zoning of the PDP party offices. The Ugwuanyi committee quickly told the world the committee’s assignment did not cover zoning the office of the president. Though this was true, the question is: why didn’t the Ugwuanyi committee zone the PDP chairmanship to the North without aligning it to the divide that would produce the PDP presidential flag-bearer? The second committee headed by Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue state was specifically on the zoning of the presidential ticket and, with the votes of the representatives of all the 17 Southern states without any exception, the Committee unanimously recommended throwing open the PDP presidential ticket, which the PDP NEC simply upheld.

One thing irrefutably stands out – Wike shot himself in the leg. Here was a man who had an overarching influence on both committees but could not insist that the ticket be zoned South. Many had wondered why? The reason is also relatively in plain sight: the Southeast factor. As the clamour for zoning of the presidential ticket of the PDP to South reached its crescendo, many had pointed out the fact that though the PDP Constitution had prescribed zoning of the office of the president to be between North and South since the South-west and South-south had taken their turns in producing the president and the vice in this current dispensation in the persons of Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, zoning this time around, should not just be to the South but the Southeast.

Atiku Abubakar went a step further by offering to step down from the race if it would be agreed that the touted zoning to the South would mean micro-zoning to the Southeast. Wike and the rest could not take the Atiku challenge maybe because Atiku would likely back Peter Obi, who was his vice-presidential running mate in 2019 and an ally. The prospects of Peter Obi picking the ticket if PDP zoned South was so real compelling Wike to go for an open contest, believing he could pick it up ahead of Atiku, Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed, given his large war chest.

https://www.thecable.ng/2023-pdp-and-politics-of-healing-wikes-self-inflicted-injury/amp

verybadmouth:
Sad but we're voting for Asiwaju.


Here are reasons we must not miss BAT.

Political Experience: Tinubu has vast political experience, having served as a senator, governor, and a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Education: Tinubu is a strong proponent of education and has been involved in initiatives to improve access to education and enhance the quality of teaching.

Healthcare: Tinubu's administration in Lagos State initiated healthcare reforms that led to the construction of new hospitals and health centers, as well as the training of healthcare workers.

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Experience in negotiations: Tinubu's experience as a mediator and negotiator could be valuable in resolving conflicts between different regions and communities in Nigeria.

Grassroots connections: Tinubu is known for his grassroots connections, and his ability to connect with ordinary people could help to boost his popularity among voters.

Visionary leadership: Tinubu is known for his vision and ability to articulate a clear plan for the future, which could be useful in setting a course for Nigeria's development.

Communication skills: Tinubu is a skilled communicator who is able to convey his ideas and policies effectively to a wide range of audiences.

Strong political network: Tinubu has a strong political network that could help him to build support for his candidacy and gain endorsements from other political leaders.

Patriotism: Tinubu is widely regarded as a patriotic Nigerian who is committed to the country's development and welfare.

International Relations: Tinubu has a good relationship with leaders of other countries and international organizations, which could help to boost Nigeria's standing in the global community.

Youth Empowerment: Tinubu has spoken about the need to empower young people in Nigeria, and his policies could help to create opportunities for youth to contribute to the country's development.

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MadeInTokyo:
Wike is also working for Tinubu
It's 50, 50
Do me I do u, man no go vex

shuttox:
Wike is working for Tinubu
Amechi working for Atiku
Why complaining??

DOD88:


Use your brain. Let Ameachi declare it openly as Wike is doing. Let us know where he stands and stop pretending. Wike is never a pretender.

gaby:
Barking Bulldog Wike news media.

The iyanapaja worse pass Tonto Dike.

Atiku has used Wike to define the phrases "Silence is Golden and Silence is the best answer given to a fool".

Shameless, money miss road thug...

Lovenorth:
So Ameachi is the opposite of Wike? Is Wike working to actualise Muslim Muslim ticket in Nigeria that would confirm Nigeria as an Islamic state? If Tinubu wins this election Nigerian Christians should shut up and stop crying immediately, whatever they see it's their handiwork

13october:

Where were you when you so call Christian Govs from south pack their votes give Atiku not Wike at the PDP primary.