Wike Finally Reveals How Jonathan Begged Atiku In 2015 For Re-Election, But .. | READ FULL
Afnews Editor
Nov 22, 2022
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan pleaded with ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to support his re-election bid in 2015.
Wike, however, disclosed that Atiku refused to support Jonathan's pleas to support his re-election bid.
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The governor spoke when Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State commissioned the Akpabu-Itu-Umudiogha road in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers.
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Wike said: "Jonathan travelled to the Dorchester Hotel in London to meet Atiku but rather, the former VP told Jonathan to relinquish his ticket to him in 2015.ÔÇØ
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Jonathan, who was the PDP presidential candidate in 2015, was defeated at the polls by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Meanwhile, Atiku and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, had visited Jonathan a few days ago.
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The visit is not unconnected to the crisis ravaging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Wike has been at loggerheads with Atiku and the party's leadership since he lost his bid to become PDP's presidential candidate.
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