Wike opens up on differences with ‘godfather’ Peter Odili

Federal Capital Territory minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is no longer in harmonious political relationship with his godfather, and former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili. In his monthly television interview that held in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike disclosed that "there are some political differences" between Odili and himself.

“For me, we have finished with this stage. It does not mean that in the next stage you will be in the same camp. No. He took a decision. I took decision.” A PDP leader in Rivers State, Abiye Sekibo; ex-PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; ex-governorship aspirant, Celestine Omehia; and former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara; had last week declared support for Fubara and called on the President to caution Wike.

Reminded that those men are elder statesmen, Wike said, “Do you know who is called an elder stateman? An elder statesman is someone who must have integrity; who must not be here today and be there tomorrow.” Wike said he was aware of the “antics” of the PDP leaders adding that Fubara wants to be on his own with these political vampires who are always sucking. My pity for them.”

Federal Capital Territory minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is no longer in harmonious political relationship with his godfather, and former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili. In his monthly television interview that held in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike disclosed that "there are some political differences" between Odili and himself. "As it is today, politically, we don’t…

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