PDP Owes Nigerians An Apology – Wike

 Nyesom Wike,  Governor of Rivers State has said that the Peoples Democratic Party owes Nigerians an apology following somewhat controversial statements made by Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the party. 

Atiku had on Sunday in Kaduna said the north does not need Yoruba or Igbo candidates when it comes to the presidency, adding that the only candidate worthy of the coveted seat is him alone.

“I know the whole of this country. I have built bridges across this country. I think the average northerner needs somebody from the north, who also understands the other parts of Nigeria, and who has been able to build bridges across the rest of the country.”

“This is what the northerner needs. He (the northerner) doesn’t need a Yoruba candidate or an Igbo candidate. This is what the northerner needs. I stand before you as a pan-Nigerian of northern origin,”

In his reaction to the comments which have generated heated arguments across the country, Governor Wike said while he doubts the possibility of Atiku making such a sensational statement at this critical time of the Nation’s history, such posture would justify his fight for equity, justice and fairness in the PDP.