The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has once again lashed out at the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu.
OsunDaily News reports that Wike, during an event which took place on Saturday in Rivers claimed that Ayu is a corrupt man who is building a university in his home state of Benue State less than one year as PDP National Chairman.
The event was attended by members of the G-5 governors who took turns to speak in favour of all the candidates of the party in the state.
According to reports, the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa were not displayed. The duo were also conspicuously absent.
Wike, while speaking accused Ayu of collecting N1 bribe, another N100 million and billions of naira raised from the sale of forms but refused to defend himself.
He challenged Ayu to sue him, repeatedly saying, โAyu, you are corrupt, you cannot lead us to a campaign. You cannot lead Rivers people to the campaign.โ
While stopping to apologize personally to the Benue State governor, whom he said was not informed of his latest revelation, Wike added that โRivers State people are angry.
He said, โI went to Benue State. Ayu you have not stayed one year in office and you are courting corruption.
โAyu sue me. You are building a University in Benue and you havenโt spent one year in office.
โShame, shame, shame! You canโt fight Rivers people and go free.
โYou canโt fight Nigeria and go free.
โIt doesnโt matter the news media, you have to insult me, to insult the G-5 governors, the Integrity Group. If you like, insult us the way you like, the truth must be told.
โBenue State governor, Iโm sorry I didnโt tell you. Iโm sorry Oyo and Iโm sorry Abia. Iโm sorry Enugu. Iโm sorry but this is Rivers State talking.
โI canโt kill myself. Iโm sorry, anybody can challenge me to a debate. We are the integrity Group.โ
Wike went on to allege that some media houses are run by ex-convict and fingered Nduka Obaigena.
He told his audience that he would be leaving the government house happy having fulfilled what he promised the people.
โRivers people, I say Iโm going happily. Iโm going with my shoulders high. I didnโt tell you I will do this and did another.
โYou have a lot of armed robbers coming. Open your eyes, shine your eyes,โ he advised the people.