There was panic in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged threat by Governor Nyesom Wike to resign as the South-South coordinator for the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar.

The disquiet in the party was informed by the fact that Wike is central to PDP’s success in the South-South which the party had taken for granted as a stronghold.

It was learnt that governors, ex-ministers and top leaders of the party have been begging the governor to rescind his decision.

But indications showed that the governor was angry because he has been isolated in the scheme of things.

Instead of being on the driver’s seat like the case before the National Convention, the National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, and the National Working Committee (NWC) defer more to Atiku, the National Leader of the party, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson who was one of the arrowheads of Atiku’s victory at the party’s convention.

It was learnt that unlike pre-convention era, the party leadership does not rely on Wike for funds any more.

The sudden financial independence of the party, through alternative sources in the party, has made Wike to know little of developments in PDP.

A few others, however, attributed Wike’s anger to the spill over of the party primaries in which his candidate, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal lost out.

Investigation by our correspondent showed that Atiku and many PDP leaders were caught unawares by Wike’s threat.

A top source said: “We were all shocked to read of his plans to quit as the South-South coordinator of PDP campaign for Atiku. All our leaders have been in panic since the news broke out. This development will be a setback if not quickly reversed.

“As I talk to you, most PDP governors, leaders, ex-ministers, ex-governors and leaders have been begging Wike to rescind his decision. This is what we have been doing today (Saturday).”

The source said PDP leaders also felt embarrassed because Wike has not raised any objection.

The source defended what he described as a “painstaking” composition of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).

The source added: “Wike never complained about any issue; he has not expressed reservations on the composition of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and he just came out with a bang.

“The PCC was representational of all the tendencies in the party. It took us much time to release the final list because of consultations. Atiku, who was in the custody of the list, was always tinkering with it after due consultations with the party hierarchy and leaders.

“Contrary to Wike’s claim, no director was brought from outside. All the directors were appointed from the National Working Committee.

“Let me give some examples. The Contact and Mobilisation Directorate is headed by the National Organising Secretary, Col. Austin Akobundu; Kola Ologbondiyan is in charge of the directorate of Media and Publicity; and Finance is being managed by Abdullahi Maibasira, just to mention a few.

“Wike himself put the NWC in place with his boy, Uche Secondus as the national chairman. To avoid this type of rancour, the party restricted the choice of directors to NWC members. There is no basis for Wike’s complaint because he owns the present NWC of PDP.”

Findings, however, revealed that Wike’s grouses were consequences of the National Convention of the party in which his favourite candidate, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal lost out.

Also, the Rivers State governor was said to be aggrieved because he is fast losing his control of the PDP machinery.

A reliable source said: “Wike’s anger has to do with perceived gang up against him in the party to clip his wings. He only hid under alleged lack of consultations with him in constituting the PCC. He is just waking up to the reality that he has lost the grip of the party.

“Before the National Convention of the party in Port Harcourt, he was calling the shots in the party including the financing of PDP. For paying the piper, he was dictating the tunes. This wholesale control of PDP gave him the confidence that Tambuwal will emerge as PDP presidential candidate.

“Unknown to Wike, some party leaders decided to clip his wings. To jolt him, they toyed with the idea of changing Port Harcourt as the venue of the National Convention in order to gauge his mood. He became riotous to the extent of threatening the party and making allusions to Atiku.

“The second stage of the plot against Wike was the stoppage of the party’s leadership going cap in hand to him for funds. Some leaders of the party, including those who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to PDP started financing the party covertly.

“The final stage was the emergence of Atiku as the presidential candidate of the party contrary to Wike’s permutations. He was devastated to the extent that he could not wait to listen to the acceptance speech of Atiku.”

Responding to a question, the source said: “The true position of the game in PDP is that the power equation in the party has changed. The party leadership does not source funds from him anymore and it defers mostly to Atiku, the National Leader of PDP, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the Chairman of the Reconciliation Committee, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, who was central to the mobilisation of support for Atiku.”

A member of the Presidential Campaign Council said: “The challenge at hand is that Wike has not fully accepted the choice of Atiku. But he should know that God gives power and he also takes power from leaders.

“For instance, our evaluation so far revealed that it is only in Rivers State that government functionaries and party leaders do not work for Atiku because they are reading the body language of Wike. We are relying on a few friends and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to mobilise support. His threat to quit is just the icing on the cake.”

As at press time, the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku jetted back to Abuja from the United Kingdom to “take charge of the situation ahead of the beginning of his campaign on Monday in Sokoto.”

“Our candidate is just back from London to take charge of the situation, including Wike’s palaver,” a reliable source said.

http://thenationonlineng.net/2019-panic-pdp-wikes-threat/

Sai Baba till 2023

After hearing this news
Atiku can't stop sweating

It was a long week for Atiku and his Atikulators.. PDP don't ever get it right, they've been used to their numerous dubious old ways. Wike threatened to resign and now He is still not sure of whether he can or can not travel to U.S. Let me quickly tell some people supporting Atiku to stop derailing matters and stop comparing non related issues. Ram Nath Kovind (India President) and Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya President) could not enter America at a time not because they are corrupt but because of their extreme Religion and Political belief. Visa is not even a problem to Atiku, and we know He doesn't have phobia for height and for plane, He has demonstrated that by traveling to UAE and U.K., time without number. So no one is saying Atiku can not travel to the U.S, in fact he will even be welcomed to the state. All we are saying is Atiku is corrupt, he has a corruption case to answer in the U.S anytime he lands on the soil so because of this he will not even apply for Visa to travel to the U.S, let alone to address any congress. . Wike had wanted the best for the party, He doesn't want PDP having difficulties selling her candidate to Nigerians and to the world, but those bad eggs among them think anything goes with masses. Wike might eventually not resign but his body language shows he is not with Atiku.. PDP I will say are foolish to not give their ticket to a fresher younger candidate, who has not been dented with corruption, who is highly educated and intelligent and of Northern Origin (if he must come from the North). Most people supporting Buhari today are doing so because they don't want to go back to Atiku, not because Buhari has done superbly well. We all want great improvements form what APC led government is offering us now. We don't deserve all these unintelligent leaders.

Lagos-ibadan express media at it again



Who that them serious

Wike really have to be very careful with Rivers money otherwise Atiku will steal everything

You dont leave your doors open while playing with a thief

bettercreature:
Wike really have to be very careful with Rivers money otherwise Atiku will steal everything

You dont leave your doors open while playing with a thief

...agreed sir
Atikuliars and atikuloosers and Atikulooters.

Anyone spending money for Atiku campaign is flushing it down the toilet.

Nigerians are united on this - Sai Baba all the way.

netpro:
Anyone spending money for Atiku campaign is flushing it down the toilet.

Nigerians are united on this - Sai Baba all the way.

Only a fool and zombie will support a known terrorist

Cajal:
...agreed sir
Atikuliars and atikuloosers and Atikulooters.

Seeing is believing

I can send you the videos
From part 1 to 4

This is a man described as being responsible by Buhari

ZombiePUNISHER:


Only a fool and zombie will support a known terrorist

Buhari has always inflict fear on corrupted individuals like you. That's why you are now supporting Atiku to Bring Back Corruption.

bettercreature:
Wike really have to be very careful with Rivers money otherwise Atiku will steal everything

You dont leave your doors open while playing with a thief

There is only one thief we know

A man who borrowed one billion dollars to fight insurgency

We know how the money went...

www.nairaland.com/attachments/8171253_4644027719968012137665096323418442242195456n_jpeg5331b9c8fb5284ccff962bcc11bdcd26

netpro:


Buhari has always inflict fear on corrupted individuals like you. That's why you are now supporting Atiku to Bring Back Corruption.

The corruption under APC is unprecedented

Buhari means death and destruction

Nigerians are committing suicide just to escape poverty

netpro:


Buhari has always inflict fear on corrupted individuals like you. That's why you are now supporting Atiku to Bring Back Corruption.

Never have we had it this bad

Corruption everywhere

The minister of darkness who promised steady power in six months suddenly realized that he isnt a magician

APc is pure Evil

Source; Tinubu's newspaper.

servercodes001:
After hearing this news
Atiku can't stop sweating

SS is PDP...
Even Akpabio left to become a saint in APc .. Today Akwa ibom is more PDP

There is no space for terrorist party in SS

everything about PDP was money, just sharing money in any bidding!!!!..thats why they have a hard time to do anything meaningful now without money

stefanjaeger:
It was a long week for Atiku and his Atikulators.. PDP don't ever get it right, they've been used to their numerous dubious old ways. Wike threatened to resign and now He is still not sure of whether he can or can not travel to U.S. Let me quickly tell some people supporting Atiku to stop derailing matters and stop comparing non related issues. Ram Nath Kovind (India President) and Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya President) could not enter America at a time not because they are corrupt but because of their extreme Religion and Political belief. Visa is not even a problem to Atiku, and we know He doesn't have phobia for height and for plane, He has demonstrated that by traveling to UAE and U.K., time without number. So no one is saying Atiku can not travel to the U.S, in fact he will even be welcomed to the state. All we are saying is Atiku is corrupt, he has a corruption case to answer in the U.S anytime he lands on the soil so because of this he will not even apply for Visa to travel to the U.S, let alone to address any congress. . Wike had wanted the best for the party, He doesn't want PDP having difficulties selling her candidate to Nigerians and to the world, but those bad eggs among them think anything goes with masses. Wike might eventually not resign but his body language shows he is not with Atiku.. PDP I will say are foolish to not give their ticket to a fresher younger candidate, who has not been dented with corruption, who is highly educated and intelligent and of Northern Origin (if he must come from the North). Most people supporting Buhari today are doing so because they don't want to go back to Atiku, not because Buhari has done superbly well. We all want great improvements form what APC led government is offering us now. We don't deserve all these unintelligent leaders.

but this is not Buhari, send us the video of buhari collecting bribes or been denied visa to enter US

ZombiePUNISHER:


Seeing is believing

I can send you the videos
From part 1 to 4

This is a man described as being responsible by Buhari

Wike clearly knows Atiku will be coming for him once he becomes the president

bettercreature:
Wike really have to be very careful with Rivers money otherwise Atiku will steal everything

You dont leave your doors open while playing with a thief

alhassanyusuf29:
everything about PDP was money, just sharing money in any bidding!!!!..thats why they have a hard time to do anything meaningful now without money

What is APC doing, sharing wives? You seem like you have small exposure is APC different than PDP?

My guy Northern youths are being screwed by the elites when will you all stop denying that. I hate Atiku too and PDP, but APC did nothing major in 4 years but bring the country to her knee's, they are the worst of the worst taken from PDP, APGA, ANP etc;

So much fake news in Nigeria?

deboysben:
Lagos-ibadan express media at it again



Who that them serious

thief atiku is a goner

Bitterleafsoup:
What is APC doing, sharing wives? You seem like you have small exposure is APC different than PDP?

My guy Northern youths are being screwed by the elites when will you all stop denying that. I hate Atiku too and PDP, but APC did nothing major in 4 years but bring the country to her knee's, they are the worst of the worst taken from PDP, APGA, ANP etc;

comparing 3yrs with 16yrs is that not an evil?
Even with comparison, 3yrs of APC is still better than 16yrs of PDP,
In 16yrs PDP collected $1,1tr from oil sales alone without a single project ,
APC collected $94b in 3yrs with massive infrastructure.

[quote author=netpro post=73484131]Anyone spending money for Atiku campaign is flushing it down the toilet.

Nigerians are united on this - Sai Baba all the way. [/quote. sai baba

Fake news. ......why people dey lie like this

you are lying to say that APC hasnt done much to the northerners in 4yrs.. BH has been highly decimated and restricted to guerrilla like warfare, agriculture exports grew 180.7% above the value in 2016, payment of outstanding pension arrears and claims, support to state gov to pay salary(paris club funds), Sabke/Dutsi/Mashi Water Supply Project, in Katsina, Shagari Dam Irrigation Project, Sokoto State, N-power, trademoney etc

these are just the few i know off head, im sure a simple google search will provide way more for u and i

Bitterleafsoup:
What is APC doing, sharing wives? You seem like you have small exposure is APC different than PDP?

My guy Northern youths are being screwed by the elites when will you all stop denying that. I hate Atiku too and PDP, but APC did nothing major in 4 years but bring the country to her knee's, they are the worst of the worst taken from PDP, APGA, ANP etc;

alhassanyusuf29:
you are lying to say that APC hasnt done much to the northerners in 4yrs.. BH has been highly decimated and restricted to guerrilla like warfare, agriculture exports grew 180.7% above the value in 2016, payment of outstanding pension arrears and claims, support to state gov to pay salary(paris club funds), Sabke/Dutsi/Mashi Water Supply Project, in Katsina, Shagari Dam Irrigation Project, Sokoto State, N-power, trademoney etc

these are just the few i know off head, im sure a simple google search will provide way more for u and i

Stop lying it rose by 3.9 percent OMG APC folks can lie.
Number 1 they cancelled the e-wallet started by GEJ minister and after they eye clear they brought it back. They used the same exact agri policy after that and that is why they have been successful on by 4% increase stop being over the top.

buhariguy:
comparing 3yrs with 16yrs is that not an evil?
Even with comparison, 3yrs of APC is still better than 16yrs of PDP,
In 16yrs PDP collected $1,1tr from oil sales alone without a single project ,
APC collected $94b in 3yrs with massive infrastructure.

What massive infrastructure? You are joking show me website link to all this massive work liars.
https://www.nairaland.com/2088456/president-goodlucks-administration-2011-2015-positive

Bitterleafsoup:
What massive infrastructure? You are joking show me website link to all this massive work liars.
https://www.nairaland.com/2088456/president-goodlucks-administration-2011-2015-positive

are you a newbie,

Ineffectual buffoon admitted with his mouth in River state in 2015 campaign that he did not do anything for SS, and SE.
In SW, maybe acid rain wash it away according to rochas, because no single project of such from your link in SW .
In North, ineffectual buffoon was busted when he claims kwakwaso project.

buhariguy:
are you a newbie,

Ineffectual buffoon admitted with his mouth in River state in 2015 campaign that he did not do anything for SS, and SE.
In SW, maybe acid rain wash it away according to rochas, because no single project of such from your link in SW .
In North, ineffectual buffoon was busted when he claims kwakwaso project.

lia momo be ur papa LIARS!!!