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2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by lexylaw40: 5:08pm On Sep 20, 2022
2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid
IndependentSep 20, 2022 3:32 PM

There are strong indications that some governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have pledged to work for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections following the crisis rocking the opposition party in recent times.


It could be recalled that the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate and the subsequent announcement of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice presidential candidate, as well as the refusal of Dr Iyorchia Ayu to resign as the National Chairman of the party, have continued to tear the main opposition party apart.

Also, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State resolved to back Atiku’s presidential bid, only if Ayu can tender his resignation, stating that the presidential candidate and the National Chairman of the party can’t come from the same region.

Correspondingly, the former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Olubode George, Wike’s Camp amongst other prominent party leaders have called for the replacement of Ayu by a southerner, claiming the party Chairman promised to step down if a Northerner emerged as the party flagbearer.


But, the PDP chairman has refused to quit, stressing that he was elected to lead the party for four years and he intends to do that.

Multiple sources privy to the development to vanguard that following the worsening crisis rocking the opposition party, some PDP governors and leaders have pledged to support Tinubu’s candidacy if the crisis continues.

A source, familiar with the workings of the APC, confirmed the possible alliance with Tinubu, saying “of course, it is true.”

The source said: “From the way the PDP is handling its crisis, you should know that not all the PDP governors will support Atiku. It is clear and glaring.”

But an ally of the former vice-president, who spoke on condition of anonymity, dismissed the speculation, saying “that is not true; there is no truth in that at all.”

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Felimax(m): 5:11pm On Sep 20, 2022
They are on their own.
Atiku 2023 is sacrosanct!


Don't change that dial

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by oyin44: 5:12pm On Sep 20, 2022
Supporting tinubu for president is the right thing to do...

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by dajo83: 5:12pm On Sep 20, 2022
There are strong indications that some governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have pledged to work for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections following the crisis rocking the opposition party in recent times.


It could be recalled that the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate and the subsequent announcement of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice presidential candidate, as well as the refusal of Dr Iyorchia Ayu to resign as the National Chairman of the party, have continued to tear the main opposition party apart.

Also, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State resolved to back Atiku’s presidential bid, only if Ayu can tender his resignation, stating that the presidential candidate and the National Chairman of the party can’t come from the same region.

Correspondingly, the former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Olubode George, Wike’s Camp amongst other prominent party leaders have called for the replacement of Ayu by a southerner, claiming the party Chairman promised to step down if a Northerner emerged as the party flagbearer.


But, the PDP chairman has refused to quit, stressing that he was elected to lead the party for four years and he intends to do that.

Multiple sources privy to the development to vanguard that following the worsening crisis rocking the opposition party, some PDP governors and leaders have pledged to support Tinubu’s candidacy if the crisis continues.

A source, familiar with the workings of the APC, confirmed the possible alliance with Tinubu, saying “of course, it is true.”

The source said: “From the way the PDP is handling its crisis, you should know that not all the PDP governors will support Atiku. It is clear and glaring.”

But an ally of the former vice-president, who spoke on condition of anonymity, dismissed the speculation, saying “that is not true; there is no truth in that at all.
Those governors have just only one vote

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by goshikid: 5:14pm On Sep 20, 2022
Trash

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Okoroawusa: 5:20pm On Sep 20, 2022
Even Peter Obi is working for Tinubu.

2023 e choke

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by asanausana91: 5:23pm On Sep 20, 2022
What useless statement is this.
Even Buhari will vote for Atiku.
The whole northern governors are for Atiku.

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by rolams(m): 5:30pm On Sep 20, 2022
Who is backing Tinubu?

Continue deceiving yourself. PDP is power hungry right now.

The south PDP believes if they work for Tinubu, they won't have any opportunity to rule anytime soon because Tinubu will rule for 8 years if he is alive and a northerner will emerge again for another eight years.

This is the reason they are backing down from their fight with Ayu. You can see that Wike has been so silent at the moment.

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by lexylaw40: 5:36pm On Sep 20, 2022
rolams:
Who is backing Tinubu?

Continue deceiving yourself. PDP is power hungry right now.

The south PDP believes if they work for Tinubu, they won't have any opportunity to rule anytime soon because Tinubu will rule for 8 years if he is alive and a northerner will emerge again for another eight years. Mkpomiri is in your blood. If you like receive sense if you like don't

This is the reason they are backing down from their fight with Ayu. You can see that Wike has been so silent at the moment.
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Realist12: 6:42pm On Sep 20, 2022
Tinubu waited for the perfect time . Not just an opportunist political prostitute.
He worked diligently and calculated, I hope Nigeria vote wisely.
We should be glad the successful former Lagos governor is on the ballot to move this country forward like he did with Lagos.
It's the model state for development across the country.
The most complex , multi ethnic yet most progressive Facility in Nigeria powering our economy. Lagos houses the best of Nigerian brains in Nigeria. I just hope the forces holding Nigeria stagnant won't hold us down in making the right choices .


JoeNL22:

Error 404......his just wasting is time and money.
If he thinks yoruba people will just vote for him because hIs yoruba.....then is deceiving himself.



Those that will vote him because of tribe are there as there are those that will vote based on his antecedents , mentorship capacity and connections.
Unlike those that are claiming Obi did better but they can't point to his legacy today ,stop deceiving yourselves we know y'all are supporting Obi because of tribe . If not why would a region where majority were secessionist before now suddenly chanting Obi is the best for Nigeria. We understand the support is because he's your tribesmen. Same tempo used for Kanu
Secessionist calling others tribalistic. Na wao .

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Ruggedniggaone: 6:48pm On Sep 20, 2022
They are free to work for whomever they want to work for but they will all fail tinubu is a bad product it will be difficult for them to sell him to the electorate in the south South or South East with his Muslim Muslim ticket everything is pointing to atiku victory i hope any pdp gov that work for apc will be expelled from the party after Atiku has won
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Urheadmaster(m): 7:34pm On Sep 20, 2022
Ruggedniggaone:
They are free to work for whomever they want to work for but they will all fail tinubu is a bad product it will be difficult for them to sell him to the electorate in the south South or South East with his Muslim Muslim ticket everything is pointing to atiku victory i hope any pdp gov that work for apc will be expelled from the party after Atiku has won



The interesting facts about the upcoming general elections in Nigeria remain the fact that APC blew up their chances of remaining in power.

After Tinubu comes up with the Muslims-muslims as his best choice tongue undecided tongue

Such choice automatically give PDP the opportunity to beat any party that stands on the way on the day of general elections in Nigeria tongue.
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by adekolaelect(m): 7:42pm On Sep 20, 2022
Tinubu haters will not like this .they boost with their life that Tinubu can never become the apc candidate. Now they still apply same method that he will never become president !! By God's grace when he becomes president they will start saying he will die till he concluded his 8 years of presidency. Wailers will always wail .

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Igbodicool(m): 8:37pm On Sep 20, 2022
Sleeping on a bicycle.

Ndị ùchụ!
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 9:11pm On Sep 20, 2022
Realist12:
Tinubu waited for the perfect time . Not just an opportunist political prostitute.
He worked diligently and calculated, I hope Nigeria vote wisely.
We should be glad the successful former Lagos governor is on the ballot to move this country forward like he did with Lagos.
It's the model state for development across the country.
The most complex , multi ethnic yet most progressive Facility in Nigeria powering our economy. Lagos houses the best of Nigerian brains in Nigeria. I just hope the forces holding Nigeria stagnant won't hold us down in making the right choices .
Error 404......his just wasting is time and money.
If he thinks yoruba people will just vote for him because hIs yoruba.....then is deceiving himself.

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 9:54pm On Sep 20, 2022
Realist12:
Tinubu waited for the perfect time . Not just an opportunist political prostitute.
He worked diligently and calculated, I hope Nigeria vote wisely.
We should be glad the successful former Lagos governor is on the ballot to move this country forward like he did with Lagos.
It's the model state for development across the country.
The most complex , multi ethnic yet most progressive Facility in Nigeria powering our economy. Lagos houses the best of Nigerian brains in Nigeria. I just hope the forces holding Nigeria stagnant won't hold us down in making the right choices .





Those that will vote him because of tribe are there as there are those that will vote based on his antecedents , mentorship capacity and connections.
Unlike those that are claiming Obi did better but they can't point to his legacy today ,stop deceiving yourselves we know y'all are supporting Obi because of tribe . If not why would a region where majority were secessionist before now suddenly chanting Obi is the best for Nigeria. We understand the support is because he's your tribesmen. Same tempo used for Kanu
Secessionist calling others tribalistic. Na wao .
Oga.......it is you lots that are associating BIFARA with obi.
Obi has nothing to do with BIFARA and BIFARA has nothing to do with Obi. That aside. Secondly, why should we vote for Tinubu?. Why can't we (yoruba) vote for obi?. Did igbos not vote for abiola in 1993 or obj in 2003. If igbo people can support us. Why can't we return the favour?.
The SW has done PRESIDENT & VP, yet some people have not gotten either. Yet you come here to talk legacy. Who told you peter obi doesn't have legacies?.
Tinubu indirectly and directly was the bastard that brought the disaster of a cow called Buhari and yet you want me to allow him to finish what Buhari has started. If that is the case then your reasoning must be very dumb. We the yorubas will never support a man who has brought hardship and pain to us and Nigerians. We will never support a man who thinks his own selfish ambition(Mumu-Mumu ticket) is worth a million times better than the unity of our dear nation. We will never vote for man who claims his lifelong ambition is to become president and yet he needs to hire a 40-man committee to creat a manifesto for him. We won't vote for a man who hires fake bishops to get the support of Christians in Nigeria.
We say no to JAGABANITRY and Shitty terrorists.

Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Morenikeji090(m): 10:08pm On Sep 20, 2022
Good point
oyin44:
Supporting tinubu for president is the right thing to do...

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by oyin44: 10:10pm On Sep 20, 2022
Morenikeji090:
Good point
l salute you sir
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 10:15pm On Sep 20, 2022
Realist12:
Tinubu waited for the perfect time . Not just an opportunist political prostitute.
He worked diligently and calculated, I hope Nigeria vote wisely.
We should be glad the successful former Lagos governor is on the ballot to move this country forward like he did with Lagos.
It's the model state for development across the country.
The most complex , multi ethnic yet most progressive Facility in Nigeria powering our economy. Lagos houses the best of Nigerian brains in Nigeria. I just hope the forces holding Nigeria stagnant won't hold us down in making the right choices .





Those that will vote him because of tribe are there as there are those that will vote based on his antecedents , mentorship capacity and connections.
Unlike those that are claiming Obi did better but they can't point to his legacy today ,stop deceiving yourselves we know y'all are supporting Obi because of tribe . If not why would a region where majority were secessionist before now suddenly chanting Obi is the best for Nigeria. We understand the support is because he's your tribesmen. Same tempo used for Kanu
Secessionist calling others tribalistic. Na wao .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEp-CvBEEcg

Please watch the video.
This is the person you want me to vote for.
When I said these Tinubu paid urchins are really dumb. They say that somebody is rude to them!
Let me dust my PVC
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Spicycat(f): 10:20pm On Sep 20, 2022
JoeNL22:

Oga.......it is you lots that are associating BIFARA with obi.
Obi has nothing to do with BIFARA and BIFARA has nothing to do with Obi. That aside. Secondly, why should we vote for Tinubu?. Why can't we (yoruba) vote for obi?. Did igbos not vote for abiola in 1993 or obj in 2003. If igbo people can support us. Why can't we return the favour?.
The SW has done PRESIDENT & VP, yet some people have not gotten either. Yet you come here to talk legacy. Who told you peter obi doesn't have legacies?.
Tinubu indirectly and directly was the bastard that brought the disaster of a cow called Buhari and yet you want me to allow him to finish what Buhari has started. If that is the case then your reasoning must be very dumb. We the yorubas will never support a man who has brought hardship and pain to us and Nigerians. We will never support a man who thinks his own selfish ambition(Mumu-Mumu ticket) is worth a million times better than the unity of our dear nation. We will never vote for man who claims his lifelong ambition is to become president and yet he needs to hire a 40-man committee to creat a manifesto for him. We won't vote for a man who hires fake bishops to get the support of Christians in Nigeria.
We say no to JAGABANITRY and Shitty terrorists.

We all know ipob endgame. cool

Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 10:24pm On Sep 20, 2022
Spicycat:


We all know ipob endgame. cool
And we all know the oduduwa endgame.
Nigerians won't vote Tinubu in. And nothing, I repeat "nothing" will happen! You hear me!!

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Spicycat(f): 10:43pm On Sep 20, 2022
JoeNL22:

And we all know the oduduwa endgame.
Nigerians won't vote Tinubu in. And nothing, I repeat "nothing" will happen! You hear me!!

This is one hell of a boxing bout. grin grin grin grin
But the reality on ground is that all ipob supporter's on twitter and other social media are now supporting Obi, so how do you expect such a person to win election in Nigeria. undecided

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by lexylaw40: 10:48pm On Sep 20, 2022
Realist12:
Tinubu waited for the perfect time . Not just an opportunist political prostitute.
He worked diligently and calculated, I hope Nigeria vote wisely.
We should be glad the successful former Lagos governor is on the ballot to move this country forward like he did with Lagos.
It's the model state for development across the country.
The most complex , multi ethnic yet most progressive Facility in Nigeria powering our economy. Lagos houses the best of Nigerian brains in Nigeria. I just hope the forces holding Nigeria stagnant won't hold us down in making the right choices .





Those that will vote him because of tribe are there as there are those that will vote based on his antecedents , mentorship capacity and connections.
Unlike those that are claiming Obi did better but they can't point to his legacy today ,stop deceiving yourselves we know y'all are supporting Obi because of tribe . If not why would a region where majority were secessionist before now suddenly chanting Obi is the best for Nigeria. We understand the support is because he's your tribesmen. Same tempo used for Kanu
Secessionist calling others tribalistic. Na wao .
God bless you
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by PeterObi4LP: 10:48pm On Sep 20, 2022
Na only Emilokan Waka come abi? E go soon clear for una eyes

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Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by lexylaw40: 10:52pm On Sep 20, 2022
adekolaelect:
Tinubu haters will not like this .they boost with their life that Tinubu can never become the apc candidate. Now they still apply same method that he will never become president !! By God's grace when he becomes president they will start saying he will die till he concluded his 8 years of presidency. Wailers will always wail .
they said worst things about Buhari but look at Buhari today....we already know them
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 11:12pm On Sep 20, 2022
Spicycat:


This is one hell of a boxing bout. grin grin grin grin
But the reality on ground is that all ipob supporter's on twitter and other social media are now supporting Obi, so how do you expect such a person to win election in Nigeria. undecided
Nobody is not saying that you can't support anybody. But why should you claim or what evidence do you have that obi is ipob?
When they saw tribalism did not work.

They used ipob.

No wahala......I won't support Tinubu either because he represents oduduwa republic.
At least some yoruba elders have come out to say if the south doesn't win, Then yoruba nation must come to light. We all know who they are talking about?
They have seen the north won't vote Tinubu and they want to use the politics of division to persuade people to vote for Tinubu. It won't work. And to buttress my point Simon kpa of BIFARA has come out to say that obi should not be associated with BIFARA. So why are people still thinking that obi represents biafra?. It doesn't make sense.
Instead of us to caution Tinubu and his boys on the de-service they are rendering!. We are here still Associating ipob with obi. And yet we will call ourselves "sophisticated tribe". Sophisticated my ass grin grin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEp-CvBEEcg

Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by techWriter3: 11:16pm On Sep 20, 2022
promoting politicians for president is the right thing to do
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Realist12: 11:26pm On Sep 20, 2022
lexylaw40:
God bless you
Amen and God bless you too
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Realist12: 11:27pm On Sep 20, 2022
JoeNL22:

Oga.......it is you lots that are associating BIFARA with obi.
Obi has nothing to do with BIFARA and BIFARA has nothing to do with Obi. That aside. Secondly, why should we vote for Tinubu?. Why can't we (yoruba) vote for obi?. Did igbos not vote for abiola in 1993 or obj in 2003. If igbo people can support us. Why can't we return the favour?.
The SW has done PRESIDENT & VP, yet some people have not gotten either. Yet you come here to talk legacy. Who told you peter obi doesn't have legacies?.
Tinubu indirectly and directly was the bastard that brought the disaster of a cow called Buhari and yet you want me to allow him to finish what Buhari has started. If that is the case then your reasoning must be very dumb. We the yorubas will never support a man who has brought hardship and pain to us and Nigerians. We will never support a man who thinks his own selfish ambition(Mumu-Mumu ticket) is worth a million times better than the unity of our dear nation. We will never vote for man who claims his lifelong ambition is to become president and yet he needs to hire a 40-man committee to creat a manifesto for him. We won't vote for a man who hires fake bishops to get the support of Christians in Nigeria.
We say no to JAGABANITRY and Shitty terrorists.

We know how Yorubas reason you are not Yoruba. Be bold of yourself
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 11:31pm On Sep 20, 2022
Realist12:


We know how Yorubas reason you are not Yoruba. Be bold of yourself
I am a yoruba person
My name is Ifeoluwa osho from Ekiti state, breed and born in Lagos.
I am a proud yoruba and not a foolish one.
Hence we the wise yorubas won't allow old cargoes like Tinubu to rule and reign in the affairs of this nation

Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by Realist12: 11:35pm On Sep 20, 2022
JoeNL22:

I am a yoruba person
My name is Ifeoluwa osho from Ekiti state, breed and born in Lagos.
I am a proud yoruba and not a foolish one.
Hence we the wise yorubas won't allow old cargoes like Tinubu to rule and reign in the affairs of this nation
if you say so. Let others judge. you made a big mistake that is unlikely for Yorubas to do . Stop pretending
Re: 2023: Why PDP Governors Dump Atiku, Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid by JoeNL22(m): 12:11am On Sep 21, 2022
Realist12:
if you say so. Let others judge. you made a big mistake that is unlikely for Yorubas to do . Stop pretending
There is no mistake here.
Fashola is there, Osinbajo is there. You did not bring them out, you went to bring a man that can't stand five minutes on his own to be president. When there are able-bodied men and women still capable of doing the job. No be juju be that! There are no mistakes here.
We the yoruba people are wise. We are not going to pretend. The narrative must change if we want a better Nigeria. Hence if its means deviating from the norm.....then I welcome it with open arms.

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