Confusion as Banner Shows PDP Declaring Support for Buhari's Minister as He Declares for President
- Niger Delta affairs minister, Senator Godswill Akpabio, declared interest in the 2023 presidency on Wednesday, May 4, in Akwa Ibom
- The event generated a mild political tension as a PDP banner declaring support for the APC chieftain's ambition was sighted among others
- However, the Akwa Ibom state chapter of the PDP has dissociated itself from the banner, saying it was the handiwork of handiwork of mischief-makers
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Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state - There was a mild tension during Senator Godswill Akpabio’s presidential declaration on Wednesday, May 4, as a PDP banner declaring support for the APC chieftain was erected at the venue, Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium.
The banner with the caption “Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State Chapter in support of His Excellency, Chief Dr Godswill Akpabio for President in 2023” was among other banners at the venue, The Punch reported.
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According to The Guardian, the development threw members of the political class into confusion as the leader of the party and Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, is also running for president in 2023 on PDP's platform.
Akpabio's declaration: PDP dismisses banner
Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom state chapter of the PDP has said the banner declaring support for the minister of Niger Delta affairs was the handiwork of mischief-makers.
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The publicity secretary of the party, Borono Bassey, in a statement on Wednesday, said the mischief-makers wanted to use the name of the PDP to score cheap political point but have failed.
He said Akpabio’s handlers embarrassed "their principal by reminding him that any of his political aspirations will amount to nothing if such aspiration does not come on the platform of the only Party in Akwa Ibom State – the Peoples Democratic Party.”
Obasanjo says presidential aspirant Udom Emmanuel can fix Nigeria’s economy
In another report, Nigeria's former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state will fix the nation's economy if given the opportunity to rule the country.
Bola Bolawole, Emmanuel’s spokesperson, quoted Obasanjo as making the comment on Tuesday, May 3, when the governor paid him a consultation visit at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
The former president was also quoted as saying that Governor Emmanuel has shown what he can do for Nigeria through his achievements in Akwa Ibom state.
Source: Legit.ng
