Amidst the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 general elections, a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday said the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, is “not against” Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the frosty relationship between Governor Wike and Atiku has not been resolved.
Speaking during the commissioning of Community Secondary School, Obuama, Harry’s Town in Degema Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State where he was a Special Guest, Fayose said: “I want to believe that His Excellency Atiku Abubakar is not against you (Wike). But let me say this quickly. A lot of people surrounding the throne are enemies of the throne.
“I believe this party will come together. I believe the needful will be done.
“Wike has not come out to say Atiku Abubakar is not a presidential candidate. I’m aware there was a mutual conversation between Governor Wike and Atiku immediately after the primary election. I spoke at that meeting.
“We can still achieve cohesion and inclusiveness, please.”
