'When did he join the party?' - Wike attacks Dele Momodu over his recent comment

Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State has called out Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant and his ally over his recent utterances.

Wike warned Momodu that he will not allow him to be used to gain relevance.

Momodu who is the founder of the Ovation Group and now the Director of Strategic Communications of PDP’s Presidential Campaign Council has cautioned Wike against maligning Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the party.

He had urged the governor not to turn the fight for justice and equity into a personal vendetta.

Reacting, Wike berated the veteran journalist for opting to be a presidential spokesman after contesting to be the party’s flagbearer.

Addressing journalists in Port-Harcourt, Wike said: “I have also read where some people said we should not cross the lines. Ordinarily, I should not have responded to this. I read they said it is one Dele Momodu. These are the things I’m talking about. Ask him. When did he join the party?

“When you just want them to recognize you, from presidential aspirant to becoming spokesperson; somebody who wants to rule Nigeria has become a spokesperson of a presidential aspirant.

“I’m not going to be a party to anybody using me to be relevant. If you don’t have a job, say you don’t have any job, I have a job and I will continue to do my job.”

Wike and some PDP governors have been aggrieved with the party’s leadership since Atiku emerged as presidential candidate.

Their grievance had led to much tension within the PDP.

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