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Politics of Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Source: www.mynigeria.com

PDP: Wike betrayed, mocked as his strongest ally leads Atiku’s presidential council

A collage of Wike, Mimiko and Atiku A collage of Wike, Mimiko and Atiku

Former Governor of Ogun State, Segun Mimiko has been appointed the leader of the presidential campaign council committee of the Peoples Democratic Party.

According to Legit.ng, his appointment is unpopular and has caused some dissatisfaction among some members of the party in the state.

The Nations reports that Ambassador Roland Omowa was named Chairman of the 441-member committee while Barr. Eyitayo Jegede was named the vice chairman.

Dr. Mimiko's acceptance of this role has come as a shock as he is perceived to be an ally of Nyesom Wike who is insistent on the exit of the National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu.

Some members of the PDP loyal to Mimiko said they were confused as to what the position of a Leader of campaign Council means, Legit.ng reports.

The members, who spoke on anonymity, said Mimiko had not given any directive on whether they should join the Atiku campaign or not.

A statement by the spokesman of the Ondo PDP, Kenney Peretei, said the State PCC was constituted by the State Working Committee in conjunction with leaders and stakeholders of the party in the State.

Peretei stated that the PCC would be inaugurated on Thursday, October 27.

According to the statement: “The party wishes to express its satisfaction and confidence in the calibre of members of the Ondo State Presidential Campaign Council and their ability to deliver Ondo State for Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa and all other candidates of the PDP in next year’s general elections.

“To rescue, redirect and rebuild Nigeria is a task that must be done.”

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