Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, said Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is yet to recover from his defeat during the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2022.
Recall that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar won the primary election after polling 371 votes to outpace Wike, his closest rival, who secured 237 votes.
Wike and four PDP governors formed the G5 group to oppose Atikuâs victory at the 2023 presidential election.
The G5 were believed to have contributed to the PDPâs defeat in the presidential poll, with the situation further escalating into a prolonged crisis within the party.
Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Momodu said Wike was disappointed because he failed to secure the partyâs presidential ticket.
The Cable confirmed the report in its publication on Wednesday October 16.
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In a related development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Ayo Fayose advised Atiku Abubakar amid consultations for the 2027 elections.
Fayose urged Atiku, the former Vice President of Nigeria, to stay away from politics and give way to a younger generation of leaders.
Atiku unsuccessfully contested the presidency in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023, with three losses occurring at primaries, but may contest the 2027 presidential elections.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
