Wike Shuns Obaseki In Benin, Gets Royal Blessing

THE political differences between the Rivers and Edo State governors reared again on Thursday as Governor Nyesom Wike shunned Governor Godwin Obaseki as he visited Edo State to canvass for votes in pursuit of his 2023 presidential aspiration on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Wike who was received by the national vice-chairman, South-South, Chief Dan Orbih met with party delegates at the Benin residence of Chief Tony Anenih after he visited with the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.

Speaking at the palace, Wike said:

“I was here one and a half years ago as the DG (Director General) of the campaign for the re-election of Governor Obaseki but I am here today not on behalf of anybody but of myself and my team to seek your prayers.

“I have come to Benin to talk to the delegates of our party that will be part of our national convention by May 28th and 29th. The way our country has fared, Nigeria needs somebody that will see white and say it is white and will see black and say that it is black. If the PDP gives me the ticket, I have enough experience to tackle Nigeria’s mirage of problems having been a local government chairman, Minister of State overseeing Education and now governor.

“The major issue confronting Nigeria today is insecurity and without security no other activity can function and what we need to tackle insecurity is intelligence gathering which is lacking, we are not going to sit down and give excuses but we will take action and spend resources to gather intelligence,” Wike said without noting the fact that he shunned Obaseki whom he managed his campaign in 2020.

Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II on his part noted the competence and capacity of Wike said:

“Wike is our son, we love him and if I say so, I believe I am speaking on behalf of our ancestors. We will keep praying for him so that he does not come across anybody that will mislead him, that will mis-inform him and may he and his family not come across harm.

“We must continue to hold on to our traditions and customs because of its superiority over others”

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