Former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate Dele Momodu has proposed a solution to the schism between the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.
Momodu suggested that a closed-door meeting between Atiku and Wike would bridge the political divide.
Following the PDP presidential primaries in Abuja, the pair fell out.
Wike is displeased that Atiku chose Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate ahead of him.
During the primaries, the governor, who finished second, wanted to be the running mate.
In response to the nonsense, the veteran journalist suggested that both politicians sign a pact and agree on deliverables.
Momodu said the fallout of the PDP post-national convention crisis has shown that Wike was a force to reckon with in the party ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
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According to Momodu: “What I would advise Atiku Abubakar to do today is to sit down one-on-one without no other person present with Governor Wike and agree on deliverables, If possible, sign an agreement.
“The situation in PDP shows what Wike is in the equation of things in Nigeria. If you have a man who is your best governor across the board, across party lines, Wike stands out as a fantastic performer.
“Today, the fear of Wike is the beginning of wisdom in PDP, there is no question about that. Wike is smart, he knows the game he’s playing, and what he wants to do is to force a deal with the party. That’s my own reading of the situation.”
