Lamido told Obi that Atiku would win PDP ticket - Wike explains the real reason behind Obi's departure

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has explained the deeds that led to the departure of Peter Obi from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Recall that Peter Obi formerly of the PDP defected to join the Labour Party as he pursued his presidential aspirations.

Governor Wike spoke on Thursday, March 9, when he hosted on a courtesy visit, the National Executive Committee of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, at Government House in Port Harcourt.

The PDP Chieftain said that Obi left after Sule Lamido told him the presidential ticket will be zoned to the northern part of Nigeria.

“Obi was running with us. I knew when Obi left. He was principled and he said he can’t stand it, people should say the truth. He went to see Sule Lamido in Jigawa, not in Dutse, but in a village that will take you more than four or five hours drive from Dutse the capital.

“You know what he told Obi? He didn’t tell him that look, you came late and I have chosen somebody. He said it is the north that will produce the next president. That was how Obi left saying why is he wasting time. Ask him, that’s how he left PDP.”