The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he rejected Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as his running mate.
In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, July 22, 2022, Atiku stated that he only chose nominees who he believed could deliver among those presented to him.
Recall that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in an interview last month said 14 out of 17 members of the PDP panel preferred Wike as the vice-presidential candidate of the party.
Ortom claimed Atiku had ignored the recommendations of the panel he set up to pick his running mate by picking Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as his running mate.
Following the development, Governor Wike and other PDP chieftains were offended with Atiku over the choice of Okowa as his vice presidential candidate.
Speaking in the interview, Atiku refuted claims made by Ortom that the panel voted and chose Wike as the preferred candidate for the vice presidential slot.
“I didn’t reject Wike; I chose who can deliver,” he explained. Wike is brilliant and determined.
“Based on history, I chose an Igbo as my running mate in 2007.” I chose an Igbo as my running mate for 2023.
“The committee that presented the three nominees was chaired by Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.” They suggested three people, and I chose one. People should treat me fairly and state the facts.”
Concerning the possibility of resolving issues with Wike, Atiku stated that the party was in talks with the governor.
“We are reaching out to Wike and talking to him; we will resolve our internal crises very soon.”
“I’ve run for president a couple of times, and I don’t blame anyone; I accept the outcome or go to court,” Atiku added.
Atiku stated that he picked Okowa over Wike because he can work with the Delta state governor and also have an understanding of his vision for the nation.
“First and foremost let me put the record straight. The committee that was set up at my own instance, deliberated. There was no vote and they recommended three names. Because they knew that it was prerogative to pick nay one of the three. So there was absolutely no vote, it s not true.
“Governor Wike is a brilliant politician, he is courageous, he is tenacious and I believe he has a future in the political evolution of the country. So it is not a question of rejection. Certainly not. I think it is too harsh a word to say that we rejected Governor Wike. Certainly not.”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he rejected Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as his running mate.
In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, July 22, 2022, Atiku stated that he only chose nominees who he believed could deliver among those presented to him.
Recall that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in an interview last month said 14 out of 17 members of the PDP panel preferred Wike as the vice-presidential candidate of the party.
Ortom claimed Atiku had ignored the recommendations of the panel he set up to pick his running mate by picking Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as his running mate.
Following the development, Governor Wike and other PDP chieftains were offended with Atiku over the choice of Okowa as his vice presidential candidate.
Speaking in the interview, Atiku refuted claims made by Ortom that the panel voted and chose Wike as the preferred candidate for the vice presidential slot.
“I didn’t reject Wike; I chose who can deliver,” he explained. Wike is brilliant and determined.
“Based on history, I chose an Igbo as my running mate in 2007.” I chose an Igbo as my running mate for 2023.
“The committee that presented the three nominees was chaired by Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.” They suggested three people, and I chose one. People should treat me fairly and state the facts.”
Concerning the possibility of resolving issues with Wike, Atiku stated that the party was in talks with the governor.
“We are reaching out to Wike and talking to him; we will resolve our internal crises very soon.”
“I’ve run for president a couple of times, and I don’t blame anyone; I accept the outcome or go to court,” Atiku added.
Atiku stated that he picked Okowa over Wike because he can work with the Delta state governor and also have an understanding of his vision for the nation.
“First and foremost let me put the record straight. The committee that was set up at my own instance, deliberated. There was no vote and they recommended three names. Because they knew that it was prerogative to pick nay one of the three. So there was absolutely no vote, it s not true.
“Governor Wike is a brilliant politician, he is courageous, he is tenacious and I believe he has a future in the political evolution of the country. So it is not a question of rejection. Certainly not. I think it is too harsh a word to say that we rejected Governor Wike. Certainly not.”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he rejected Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as his running mate.
In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, July 22, 2022, Atiku stated that he only chose nominees who he believed could deliver among those presented to him.
Recall that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in an interview last month said 14 out of 17 members of the PDP panel preferred Wike as the vice-presidential candidate of the party.
Ortom claimed Atiku had ignored the recommendations of the panel he set up to pick his running mate by picking Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as his running mate.
Following the development, Governor Wike and other PDP chieftains were offended with Atiku over the choice of Okowa as his vice presidential candidate.
Speaking in the interview, Atiku refuted claims made by Ortom that the panel voted and chose Wike as the preferred candidate for the vice presidential slot.
“I didn’t reject Wike; I chose who can deliver,” he explained. Wike is brilliant and determined.
“Based on history, I chose an Igbo as my running mate in 2007.” I chose an Igbo as my running mate for 2023.
“The committee that presented the three nominees was chaired by Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.” They suggested three people, and I chose one. People should treat me fairly and state the facts.”
Concerning the possibility of resolving issues with Wike, Atiku stated that the party was in talks with the governor.
“We are reaching out to Wike and talking to him; we will resolve our internal crises very soon.”
“I’ve run for president a couple of times, and I don’t blame anyone; I accept the outcome or go to court,” Atiku added.
Atiku stated that he picked Okowa over Wike because he can work with the Delta state governor and also have an understanding of his vision for the nation.
“First and foremost let me put the record straight. The committee that was set up at my own instance, deliberated. There was no vote and they recommended three names. Because they knew that it was prerogative to pick nay one of the three. So there was absolutely no vote, it s not true.
“Governor Wike is a brilliant politician, he is courageous, he is tenacious and I believe he has a future in the political evolution of the country. So it is not a question of rejection. Certainly not. I think it is too harsh a word to say that we rejected Governor Wike. Certainly not.”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he rejected Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as his running mate.
In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, July 22, 2022, Atiku stated that he only chose nominees who he believed could deliver among those presented to him.
Recall that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in an interview last month said 14 out of 17 members of the PDP panel preferred Wike as the vice-presidential candidate of the party.
Ortom claimed Atiku had ignored the recommendations of the panel he set up to pick his running mate by picking Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as his running mate.
Following the development, Governor Wike and other PDP chieftains were offended with Atiku over the choice of Okowa as his vice presidential candidate.
Speaking in the interview, Atiku refuted claims made by Ortom that the panel voted and chose Wike as the preferred candidate for the vice presidential slot.
“I didn’t reject Wike; I chose who can deliver,” he explained. Wike is brilliant and determined.
“Based on history, I chose an Igbo as my running mate in 2007.” I chose an Igbo as my running mate for 2023.
“The committee that presented the three nominees was chaired by Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.” They suggested three people, and I chose one. People should treat me fairly and state the facts.”
Concerning the possibility of resolving issues with Wike, Atiku stated that the party was in talks with the governor.
“We are reaching out to Wike and talking to him; we will resolve our internal crises very soon.”
“I’ve run for president a couple of times, and I don’t blame anyone; I accept the outcome or go to court,” Atiku added.
Atiku stated that he picked Okowa over Wike because he can work with the Delta state governor and also have an understanding of his vision for the nation.
“First and foremost let me put the record straight. The committee that was set up at my own instance, deliberated. There was no vote and they recommended three names. Because they knew that it was prerogative to pick nay one of the three. So there was absolutely no vote, it s not true.
“Governor Wike is a brilliant politician, he is courageous, he is tenacious and I believe he has a future in the political evolution of the country. So it is not a question of rejection. Certainly not. I think it is too harsh a word to say that we rejected Governor Wike. Certainly not.”
