2023 Presidency: Wike Rejects VP Slot 

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that he will not accept the position of vice president in the 2023 elections.

Wike who is a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said this in Benin, Edo State while canvasing for the votes of the party's delegates in the state.

“I’m not coming out to negotiate to be vice to anyone, I’m coming out to contest for the number one position in the country."

Wike who lamented the state of insecurity in the country said there was need for Nigeria to spend big on intelligence-gathering to curb insecurity.

He said one of the factors causing persistent insecurity in the country was the “inability of the Federal Government to spend enough money on intelligence gathering to stop insecurity”.

The governor said the ability of a president to secure the country and protect lives and properties should be a paramount criterion to measure success.

“It takes a committed leadership to ensure adequate security in the country,” he said.
Wike said his “antecedents and achievements” as a past chairman of a local council, federal minister, and as a governor “were visible for everyone to see”.

He said he was sure PDP would win the 2023 presidential election if he is given the party ticket.

“We must have a candidate who listens to the grassroots. I have the capacity to face the All Progressives Congress in 2023.

“Give me the ticket and have your confidence that we will take over power in May 2023. Don’t allow anybody to disabuse your mind from voting for Wike.

“We cannot continue to give excuses why we are losing elections.”