Rivers State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP presidential aspirant, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the corruption fight goof the All Progressives Congress, APC led Federal Government is shrouded in despicable politics that puts Nigeria up for ridicule in the international community.
Governor Wike made the observation on Saturday when he visited Niger State in continuation of his consultation with delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The Governor said it is difficult to explain the rationale of the APC led Federal Government in handpicking supposed corrupt persons, make them to go through court processes up to Supreme Court and then turn around to release them in the guise of a pardon.
He recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari promise to Nigerians was to fight corruption forthrightly, but the pattern is now obvious that it is tilted against those who are opposed to his policy and programmes.
Governor Wike told the delegates that he is resolved to end the era of lies by the APC to Nigerians, which is why he is soliciting for the ticket to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 presidential election.
He assured of tackling the festering insecurity in parts of the country so that farmers can return to the farms and grow the economy.
Governor Wike said what he has done in Rivers State is towering evidence of what he is prepared to do as president of Nigeria if given the opportunity to serve.
He explained that he is a performer, a courageous person and Nigeria needs his fearless personality to salvage the country.
In his remarks, former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana urged the delegates to support Governor Wike’s ambition because he has the capacity to end insecurity and the country’s infrastructural deficit.
Also speaking, Niger State PDP Chairman, Tanko Beji, observed that the issues raised by Governor Wike while addressing delegates are germane.
Beji, who described the forthcoming PDP convention as do or mar, said PDP must not make the mistake of giving its ticket to someone who will end up being a sectional president.
He commended Governor Wike for his commitment to the PDP and urged him to ensure that the party’s reward system is overhauled.
