The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party\u2019s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has lost relevance in politics.<\/p>\n
In a statement on his X account, Atiku also lauded the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his unwavering commitment to the interests of the people, safeguarding the sanctity of the local government elections even amidst provocative challenges.<\/p>\n
He had said, \u201cWith the conclusion of the local government election in Rivers State, the shadows of political intimidation and judicial chicanery have dissipated, paving the way for the noble pursuit of governance to commence in the state.<\/p>\n
From the bustling heart of Port Harcourt to the tranquil shores of Onne, the populace has spoken in harmonious unison, affirming that nothing is greater than democracy<\/p>\n
As prophesied, it has now been revealed that the citizens of Rivers are astute and resolute, unwavering in their rejection of any form of political oppression, harassment, or the machinations of self-serving godfathers.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, reacting to Atiku\u2019s statement during a luncheon in honour of the 10th Rivers State Assembly on Saturday, Wike claimed that Atiku had lost elections so many times<\/p>\n
The former Rivers governor asserted that Atiku had been rejected by Nigerians, having contested the presidential elections in 2019 and 2023 and lost.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cWe never contested the local government elections. Did we contest? Did we pick forms? I hear Atiku Abubakar say, \u2018Oh, they have rejected me in Rivers State.\u2019 Okay, assuming, though not conceding, that he has lost many times, Nigerians have also rejected him.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you say for an election we did not contest, never participated in, that it shows Nigerians have rejected us, fine. You that contested and failed woefully, Nigerians have rejected you, so pack up and go home.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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