Wike Reveals Why Atiku Was Defeated In 2019

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) assisted President Muhammadu Buhari to beat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in 2019.

The Rivers governor made this known on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Rivers State University’s campus in Etche, Rivers State.

According to Wike, he was approached by Buhari’s team to join in the negotiation, but he stood his ground to deliver Rivers State for PDP.

He further maintained that most of them who made sure PDP never survived since 2015, are the ones saying all sorts about him now.

He stated that no amount of intimidation would cow him into supporting a cause that is not beneficial to the people of Rivers State.

Wike said, “If you don’t tell me what the state will gain, then forget me. This government (federal government) fought us, but we survived it. Most of them who are talking now, if this federal government had descended on them they would have crumbled.

“When they were going to negotiate with (President Muhammadu) Buhari in 2019, they came to me and I said no; no negotiation; PDP must win. I said no. That was why Buhari won the election. Those of them who made sure PDP never survived since 2015, that destroyed PDP, I see them today opening their mouths.”

Speaking on the project, Wike said it would positively impact the economic activities of the host communities, adding that his administration had fulfilled all the promises he made.