Obaseki Parleys Wike, Emmanuel, PDP NWC over Edo Gov Ticket
•APC govs pledge to resolve Edo, Ondo crises
He followed this up yesterday with a visit to Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, who is very influential in the party. A source privy to the meetings told THISDAY that the governor would also meet the five PDP governors from the South-south in Port Harcourt, as well as all Edo State governorship aspirants of the party.
The source said the choice of Port Harcourt as the venue of the meeting was strategic because the views of Wike would be needed. Obaseki also visited Akwa Ibom State yesterday and met behind closed-doors with Governor Udom Emmanuel, as part of his consultations with PDP leaders.Sources told THISDAY that Obaseki left at about 6.00 p.m after a meeting with Emmanuel.
The source said: “If everything goes as planned, we are looking for a consensus ticket for Godwin Obaseki at the June 22 primary election, where the delegates will affirm his candidature.” “It was for this reason that PDP will present a candidate that has the financial strength to meet APC challenge in this matter. We have to present the best in terms of acceptability and financial muscle.“If everything goes as planned, it is expected that Obaseki could be asked to choose a deputy running mate from one of the three aspirants that are not from Edo South and others would be compensated with political appointments for themselves and their followers,” the source stated.
“I will be making my next move known after I complete consultations with my supporters and meet with @MBuhari,” he said.APC governors have stated their resolve to intervene in the current crises rocking the party’s chapters in both Edo and Ondo states. “Forum members are confident that the party will resolve all current challenges and emerge stronger.”However, Obaseki yesterday faulted APC Appeal Committee for upholding his disqualification.
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