Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom may not support his party, PDP’s presidential candidate for 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
The Governor said this is because of the way his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike is being treated by the Atiku camp.
Speaking while appearing on Arise TV political programme anchored by Reuben Abati, the Governor questioned why Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State was selected as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, rather than Wike who came second in the PDP Presidential primaries.
“Governor Wike is being treated unfairly and it is wrong. I have nothing against the selection of my good friend and colleague, Governor Okowa to be the running mate, but 14 out of 17 of the decision makers suggested Wike,” Ortom said.
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He added, “Atiku, in his own wisdom decided Okowa was better, instead of the person suggested by the stakeholders, but the aftermath of it all is what I am against. Up till now, he has not reached out to anyone of us and it is wrong.
“I am waiting for God’s directive as to whether I should support him or not. If God directs that I should support him, why not?” Ortom stressed.
Indications are rife that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike may have concluded arrangements to dump the ruling party and join either the APC or any party that appeals to him.
Several reports have emerged on how Wike has been hosting meetings with many stakeholders of parties other than the PDP which has fuelled the rumour of his preparedness to change platform.
Many Governors loyal to Wike have justified the decision, citing the manner PDP is handling the post primaries events with members.