As the crisis in the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, continues to deepen, four governors in the party and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State met behind closed doors on Sunday. The governors are Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu; Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia; Samuel Ortom, Benue and leader of the group, Governor Wike. The South East Vice Chairman of the party, Ali Odefa and the National Treasurer of the party who is from Enugu State were also part of the meeting.
October 2, 2022The governors are Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu; Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia; Samuel Ortom, Benue and leader of the group, Governor Wike.
The South East Vice Chairman of the party, Ali Odefa and the National Treasurer of the party who is from Enugu State were also part of the meeting. However, sources said the meeting provided an opportunity for the governors to consider their options following renewed efforts made by the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the party to win their support.
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