Gana also described as false reports alleging Wike had instructed the removal of the ceremonial PDP flags and insignia from the Government House.
By Jeffrey Agbo
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, on Friday defended Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, noting that the governor is not challenging the outcome of the party’s presidential primary.
Gana stated this after Wike denied filing a suit against the PDP, the party’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.
In the alleged suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the plaintiffs asked the court to declare Atiku’s emergence as presidential candidate null and void and name Wike winner of the primary.
Defending Wike, Gana, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the party, said in a statement, “Our attention has been drawn to some fake news, making it necessary to issue this firm statement.
“News in the media that Wike has commenced legal proceedings challenging the outcome of the 2022 PDP Presidential Primary, is totally false.
“We unequivocally state that Wike has not and will not challenge the outcome of the just concluded PDP Presidential Primaries in Court.
“He has long moved beyond such an action to focus on matters of how best to ensure victory for the PDP in the forthcoming elections.”
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Gana also described as false reports alleging Wike had instructed the removal of the ceremonial PDP flags and insignia from the Government House and Governor’s Office.
He said: “This again is totally false and misleading. The Rivers State Governor never gave such instructions.”
Gana continued: “It appears that some forces within and outside the party are expressly opposed to the reconciliation moves between Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Wike.
“Such malicious efforts will surely fail by the grace of God.
“Let me assure all party faithfuls and supporters that we are strongly determined to ensure the success of the current reconciliation process.
“Building a stronger and more united Peoples Democratic Party is our priority as we move towards the 2023 General Elections.”
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