UPDATE: APC Invites Wike To Lead Party In Rivers State

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has invited former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike to join their party and resume leadership of the state.

Furthermore, they praised President Bola Tinubu for his achievements while in office, adding that he has not let the party down.

Chief Tony Okocha, a prominent figure in the APC and former Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government, made the request at a party meeting in Port Harcourt.

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Okocha, who formerly led the now-defunct Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Organization, believes Wike possesses the credentials required by the APC to win elections in the state.

“Wike should come over to APC and lead us,” Okocha said, noting the underappreciated influence of Wike within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Okocha also urged President Bola Tinubu to provide Wike any appointment benefits due to Rivers State as a return for his achievements.

He lauded Wike’s contribution in ensuring President Tinubu’s election victory in the state, urging the president to disregard those who put personal ambitions ahead of the party’s objectives.

“We hear that people are scheming that they will receive what is due Rivers State. We are here to reemphasize that leadership is as old as creation. The leadership of APC in Rivers State have been at peace with Wike. When things were difficult, Wike obliged us,” said Okocha.

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He stressed that Rivers State, having solidly backed Tinubu, deserves recognition. “Nobody should rob Peter to pay Paul. Our right should be handed over to Wike. We say so because we have confidence that as soon as it gets to him he knows who worked for Tinubu and it will get to us,” Okocha concluded.

 

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