Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike’s camp has denied rumours of a schism among the governors known as the G-5.
Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) are members of the G-5.
Ogbonna Nwuke, an ally of Rivers State Governor and former member of the House of Representatives, told Leadership that those claiming a crisis had erupted within the group were not even present at the meeting.
Remember that the G-5 met in London on Monday to discuss which presidential candidate to support in 2023.
In response to the governors’ reactions to the alleged crack, Nwuke stated that they are aware of the situation and will act in the best interests of the country.
He said;
There is no crisis whatsoever among members of the G-5. Those who are suggesting a crisis are not in the meeting. We have not heard the meeting has broken up.
What we expect is a decision and the Nigerian people are waiting for their pronouncement. That decision will come, despite what may seem like the existence of divergent views.
The G-5 governors are knowledgeable about events, they are great patriots too and so will take steps that are in the best interest of the country.