Wike says he will not back Uzodimma for Senate presidency
Nigeria’s FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said he would not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma becoming Senate president, according to Premium Times Nigeria. Wike suggested that Uzodimma opposed his Rainbow Coalition Movement because he believed the initiative could affect his own ambition for the position.
Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, said he would not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma becoming Senate president, Premium Times Nigeria reported. Wike suggested that Uzodimma’s opposition to his Rainbow Coalition Movement was linked to the governor’s political ambitions. According to the report, Wike believed Uzodimma thought the movement could affect his prospects of becoming Senate president.
The available report does not give further details about the disagreement, the movement’s membership or Uzodimma’s response to Wike’s remarks. It also does not state when or where Wike made the comments.
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