Tinubu: Wike Is Trying To Prove That He Is Smart – APC Chieftain, Peterside

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Dakuku Peterside has spoken on the alleged support of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike for the party’s presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Naija News reports that there have been speculations that Wike, the arrowhead of the G5 Governors, is backing Tinubu.

Speaking on the rumors during an interview with Punch, Peterside stated that he was not aware of such a situation.

He argued that Wike always has an ulterior motive for supporting an individual.

The APC stalwart insisted that the aggrieved Rivers Governor is playing a survival game.

According to him, Wike’s perceived support is hogwash and most probably a creation of sponsored media.

Peterside opined that Wike is trying to play smart because he needs to survive hence his reason for employing various tactics.

He said, “I am not aware. I know there is so much disagreement and divergence in his team at Rivers. I bet you, Wike is playing a survival game and will not go out of his way for anybody. His perceived support base is all hogwash, make-believe, or just a creation of sponsored media. He thinks he is smart, but every day his inconsistency and dishonesty become evident. His present reality is that he has boxed himself into a tight corner. I feel for him. He obviously needs help.”

When asked whether Wike should be given credit if Tinubu wins the election, Peterside replied, “I am not in a position to answer that question. What would he have brought to the table, perhaps Rivers State government money? He obviously does not have popular support because he has none to offer. I have not seen him campaign for the APC. If APC and Asiwaju succeed, it will be incautious of Wike to claim any credit. There is no reward whatsoever for betraying your party.”