By Eric Elezuo
Celebrated journalists and former presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, Aare Dele Momodu, has appealed to the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike to as a matter of urgency sheath his sword and calm down over perceived unfairness he suffered in the party regarding the presidential primary and nomination of presidential running mate.
In a statement titled ‘My Kobo Advice to Governor Nyesom Wike’, which the veteran journalist shared on his verified social media handles, Momodu cautioned Wike to managed his anger before it becomes too late, informing the governor that everything that has happened reflects the way the ‘owners of Nigeria’ operate.
Going down memory lane, Momodu reflected on the experiences of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief MKO Abiola and more recently, Dr. Peter Odili. He praised Wike for his landmark achievements as one of the best performing governors in the country today as well as the blessings God has endowed him with, and appealed to him to desist from taking decisions and acting in anger.
Momodu’s statement reads:
MY KOBO ADVICE TO GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE…
My dear Brother, good evening. I have watched you in recent months with trepidation. I’m scared about your inability to comprehend the country called Nigeria. You must have underrated how the owners of Nigeria operate.
I studied the biography of CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO. I was an insider the June 12 1993 crisis, and a veritable witness to the tribulations of my great mentor, CHIEF MOSHOOD ABIOLA. Closer home, you must have seen how your predecessor, DR PETER ODILI, was stopped in his tracks in 2007.
You’re certainly one of Nigeria’s best performing Governors, if not the best. Personally, I’m very proud of your uncommon achievements. I know you are very angry. It is your right to be. But I’m begging you in the name of God not to take decisions based on anger… Nigeria has been very kind to you. Rivers State has been extremely generous to you. GOD has blessed you beyond imagination. You have such a beautiful family. Your people love you stupendously for services delivered to them. PDP has been your solid platform. You should never destroy a bridge after crossing the river. Even if you no longer need the bridge, what of your friends and family? I pray you kill this excessive and perpetual ANGER. It is getting out of hand. Most people around you will keep quiet for fear of losing patronage. Many politicians survive only on power. My Brother, I love you. But someone must be able to tell you the truth. No General fights on too many fronts. Please, apply the brakes, before it is too late…
DELE MOMODU
Recall that Wike had fallen out with the PDP and the presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, shortly after the party’s presidential primary in Abuja on May 28 and 29, 2022 over alleged irregularities and refusing to consider him for the running mate ticket afterwards.
The governor, however, on Thursday filed a suit against the PDP, INEC, Atiku and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, demanding the presidential ticket of the party.
