Wike Claims Rivers State Endorsed Tinubu’s Presidency

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has made a bold claim, asserting that the people of Rivers State have endorsed Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as their preferred presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. Speaking during a rally, Wike said, ‘Since the inception of democracy in 1999, Rivers people have never had it this way. We have no less than 47 political appointments from Mr President‘ (Vanguard News). This claim, if true, could be a significant development in the ongoing political race. However, it is essential to note that Wike’s assertion has not been independently verified by multiple sources. The Rivers State governor also warned that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would sell Nigeria if elected president (THISDAYLIVE). This claim, too, requires verification. The 2023 elections are expected to be a closely contested battle between the APC and the PDP. As the race heats up, expect more political rhetoric and claims from both sides.