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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has told the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, to remember the people of state if he wins the 2023 presidential election.
The governor said this on Monday at the inauguration of Mgbutanwo internal roads in Emohua Local Government Area of the state. as he invited the presidential candidate to inaugurate the project.
Wike, who invited the NNPP presidential candidate of to inaugurate the project, described Kwankwaso as a “friend and brother,” adding that the former Kano State Governor means well for Nigeria.
He added that himself and the G5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), now known as the ‘Integrity Group’ would only support what is in the best interest of the party.
“What we require is a man who will put Nigeria together. We of the ‘Integrity Group’ will continue to support what is right and what will help this country.
“So when you win remember us, remember us in Rivers State,” he said.
The governor noted that he was one of the few people that met with Kwankwaso, not to leave the PDP because he knew he was an asset to the party, especially in Kano State.
“I remember when I came to meet you in your house in Abuja to plead with you not to leave the party (PDP) because I knew you were an asset to the party. Even when they told me to leave you alone, I refused,” he said.
He also pledged “logistics support” for Kwankwaso’s campaign in Rivers State.
Last Thursday, Wike had also pledged to support the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, with logistics for his campaigns in the state.
The G5 governors have been having a running battle with the PDP, demanding the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu. They said both the PDP national chairman and presidential candidate cannot be northerners.