Mrs. Jonathan, who is also from Rivers State, claimed in a statement by her media assistant, Ayo Adewuyi, that the people of the state were behind Wike and were prepared to follow him.
Though she claimed that she was not meddling in the process of selecting candidates for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, the President’s wife described Wike’s ambition as a fait accompli.
She was reacting to a news report that indicated that she was planning to install three governors in Bauchi, Bayelsa and Rivers states.
The statement party reads, “While we consider this a figment of the imagination of the writers of the spurious story, it is also expedient to state clearly that the First Lady does not meddle in the affairs and selection process of the ruling party, the PDP.
“Consequently, there is no way she can dictate or install anybody into political offices.
“In the case of Rivers State, the First Lady wishes to state categorically that the Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, is the leader of PDP in Rivers State and he enjoys the followership of the people of the state. The First Lady is solidly behind Chief Wike.
“The people of Rivers State are also solidly behind Chief Wike and are prepared to follow him.
“It is therefore mischievous to insinuate that Mrs. Jonathan is working to ensure that the governorship candidate comes from one of the riverine areas of Rivers State which may not be where the people are going.
“It is also imperative to state that the First Lady is always with the people and will continue to go with the wish and expectations of the people.
She described the report that she had abandoned Wike as the handiwork of those she called mischiefmakers, who were bent on promoting bickering and animosity among the people who had always been together working for the improvement of Rivers State. She said the report should be discountenanced.
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