Atiku criticizes Wike over Rivers State election remarks
Atiku Abubakar has responded strongly to comments made by Nyesom Wike regarding the upcoming elections in Rivers State. Wike claimed that Atiku and his party would not secure significant votes in the state. Atiku emphasized that the people of Rivers State are independent and not under anyone’s control. He also highlighted the real issues facing Nigerians beyond political predictions.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar rejected Nyesom Wike’s assertion that he would not get 10% of votes in Rivers State in the next general elections.
- Wike made his comments during a luncheon in honour of Rainbow Coalition candidates for the 2027 elections.
- Atiku’s statement, released by his aide Phrank Shaibu, insisted that no individual can dictate how an entire state will vote.
- Atiku described Wike’s remarks as evidence of panic within the Tinubu camp due to the rise of a strong opposition.
- He stressed that voters in Rivers State are intelligent and will make their own choices based on their needs and future aspirations.
