Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has promised logistical support for the presidential campaign of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, within the state.
Wike made this clear on Monday, when he inaugurated the Mgbutanwo Internal Roads in Rivers’ Emohua Local Government Area.
Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain who invited Kwankwaso to the event, described him as a man of integrity who cared about Nigeria.
He stated that Kano is critical to the PDP’s victory in the 2023 presidential election next February, but all of his entreaties to PDP stalwarts to keep Kwankwaso did not bear fruit.
The Rivers governor claimed he talked Kwankwaso out of leaving the PDP earlier in March, but enemies within the party forced him out.
Kwankwaso can bring Nigeria together
Wike said the former Kano State governor has what it takes to bring Nigeria together, but it is unfortunate that they are no longer in the same party.
He said, “You are a man of integrity. It is unfortunate we are not in the same party but God will help at the appropriate time.
“People like this are people that should talk about the leadership of the country. I have no apologies to make to anybody.
“I said it to Peter Obi when he came and I also want to tell you that if you are coming for campaign here, I will give you the logistics support to campaign.
“You are a former governor and a former minister, so why will I not accord you all the necessary support? I am not afraid to say I will give you all the logistics support.
“These are people who mean well for this country. You are not preaching ethnicity, religion; you are selling yourself to Nigerians based on what you can do.”
Remember Rivers State if you win – Wike
He told the NNPP candidate that if he wins, he should remember Rivers people, and that the Integrity Group will continue to support whatever is right and help the country.
Kwankwaso was in Rivers with running mate Isaac Idahosa and NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima.
