Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, reportedly received advice from his followers to continue his campaign without Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State.
Governor Wike has often threatened to withdraw his support for Atiku if his demands are not satisfied.
Iyorchia Ayu, the party’s national chairman, must step down and be replaced as party leader as part of the governor of Rivers State’s demands.
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In light of Wike’s influence among key party figures, including several governors, Atiku is cautious about calling Wike’s bluff.
According to a source who talked with Newsmen, Atiku wants Ayu to quit but is reluctant since he would only have three weeks to campaign with a new party chairman.
The source said, “The truth is that at the moment, the Turaki is confused on how to rein in Governor Wike. Though he is not comfortable with his excesses, he is also being careful to call his bluff given what he can do to his (Atiku) ambition.
“Ordinarily, he would like Ayu to go for there to be peace but he is also afraid of going for a new national chairman just three weeks to campaigns.
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“As we speak, there is so much pressure on Atiku to ignore Wike and carry on with his plans for the election but he is conscious of the possible backlash. You know that even in his recalcitrant posture, Wike still has many stakeholders behind him.
“Wike that I know is not somebody afraid of a fight. He is just like when you marry a beautiful but quarrelsome wife. Even though she is giving you trouble virtually every day, you are reluctant to sack her because you still find her attractive.”
The source added that supporters of Atiku are calling on him to decide, “Wike should join the train or be left out.”
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