Nothing Like Micro-zoning In PDP, Says Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated there is nothing like micro-zoning in relation to the December 9 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party.

He spoke while canvassing support for the candidature of former Acting National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus whom he said is the best candidate to drive PDP to the next level in view of his experience and track record.

The governor said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will come out from the National Convention stronger and re-positioned to provide credible opposition.

Wike spoke on Friday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily from the Abuja Studio of Channels Television.

He said: “The issue of micro-zoning and gentleman’s agreement does not arise. There is nothing like  that. The So-called micro-zoning is being floated by a Presidential Aspirant from the North supported by campaign officials of Tunde Adeniran”.

He reiterated that the Presidential position was zoned to  the North and the National Chairmanship zoned to  the South.

Governor Wike regretted that some PDP National Chairmanship have resorted to blackmail, simply because  they have lost the contention for the delegates.

“Anybody who believes in PDP will work for the party after the National Convention, whether or not you emerge. You  will do otherwise when you are controlled by external forces.  No right thinking party member will resort to issuance of threats “, he said.

He explained that contrary to the planting of stories against Prince Uche Secondus by his opponents, the National Chairmanship aspirant has no existing  issue with the EFCC, having gone to court against the agency and won. He said damages were awarded in favour of Secondus.

“After tomorrow’s convention, PDP will come out stronger. It will come out refreshed and re-positioned for the good of the country.

Somebody who believes  that he will win, will not resort to writing petitions before the convention. All reports in the media against Secondus are planted and false.

“Secondus has never said anything negative against any other candidate. He has remained focused on his campaign “, Governor Wike said.

While saying that there is no zone that should  be taken for granted , Governor Wike said that the South-South remains the bedrock of the PDP.

“National Chairmanship in the South-West will not change the fortunes of the PDP.  Even when the President  hailed from the South-West, the fortunes of the party did not improve in terms of votes in that zone. The zone is prone to incessant crises as can be seen. Any candidate who emerges from the South-West  will lead to further  crisis  from other factions  from that zone.

“Only a candidate from outside the South-West such as Prince Uche Secondus can unite the zone. He has the reach and capacity to unite all factions in the South-West.  He is the person  suited for the  party  at this time “, he said.

He noted that of all the National Chairmanship aspirants, only Prince Uche Secondus is from a state with PDP as the party in government.  He said the other candidates have no political presence in their respective states to drive the revival of the Party.

“I have analysed the scenario.  I have analysed the delegates spread of each state.  There is no way that Prince Uche Secondus will not coast  to victory by over  90percent of delegates votes.

“I am talking because I am in the campaign team of Prince Uche Secondus and I am a delegate”, he said.

Governor Wike said he  resigned his membership of the National Convention Planning Committee  because  he wants to focus on the campaign  for the emergence of Prince Uche Secondus as National Chairman.

Commenting on the Special Anti-robbery Squad, Governor Wike  maintained that the Inspector General of Police will only strengthen the group for electoral fraud and crime, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, reiterated in a statement on Friday.

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