The political support group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023, has reacted to the ongoing romance between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidential aspirant of the APC.
On Wednesday, August 24, the group says that the ongoing talks between the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential candidate and Governor of Rivers, is a good thing for the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.The group’s director general, Realwan Okpanachi
made this claims through a statement in Abuja on
Wednesday, Daily Nigerian reported.
Mr Okpanachi, said that the Tinubu—Wike proposed alliance was a good deeds for the APC, He added that Wike’s step was justified.
He said: “We can confirm to you authoritatively that Wike and his team met with Tinubu in London to discuss strategic alliance ahead of 2023 presidential election.
“Both leaders appreciate the need to work together to ensure that Tinubu becomes the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2023 , “The question is, is Wike justified to take this particular step? The answer is capital yes. What do you expect from a governor that has given everything to sustain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) only to be slighted compromised and embarrassed by the
same party and its leaders/officers?”
Mr Okpanachi further said that Wike was equally taking the step to ensure his political survival after the 2023 election.
He affirmed:
“Wike is old and politically experienced and ready
enough to make his decisions.”