“I have a right to vote as a delegate,But my influence is minimal" . Wike tells PDP presidential aspirants.

Governor Nyesom Wike of River state has made a crucial statement ahead of PDP convention in an interview conducted by Vanguard but monitored and transcripts by me for publication.  

He said: “I have a right to vote as a delegate. But my influence is minimal. Those talking about this dont have the facts. Are you saying that as governor of Rivers state, I will place a gun on the head of all delegates to vote a particular candidate.

“I cannot compel all the 14 governors to vote a particular aspirant. You mean you can change the views and opinions of all the states?” he said.

It was also learned that the governor said that he would work with other leaders to ensure that the national convention is transparent and credible.

He also stated that from credible intelligence it has been revealed that the APC has imported thugs into the state with the aim of disrupting the Convention. He categorically asserted: 

“As at Thursday, APC brought hoodlums to create an atmosphere of insecurity in Rivers state. It is not a mere allegation. We have it on good authority “, he said.

He said despite the plot of the APC, everything has been done to ensure that the national convention ends successfully.

He noted that whoever emerges as the party’s presidential candidate should team up with other leaders to sack the failed APC federal government.

The governor stressed that his interest is not in the outcome of the National Convention, but the economy of the state.