2023 Presidency: Again, Peter Obi Meets Wike In Port Harcourt [Photos]

By Oladosu Oluwagbenga 

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, was hosted by River State Governor Nyesom Wike on Friday in Port Harcourt, the state’s capital.

The meeting, which is not the first, is coming amid the internal crisis of the Peoples Democratic Party which Wike belongs to.

Peter Obi visited Wike in Port Harcourt on June 22, 2022, according to a report. The lengthy meeting took place behind closed doors at the governor’s home in Port Harcourt.

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Pictures posted online show the two lawmakers shaking hands in front of Governor Wike’s house. While his guest, Obi, donned blue senatorial clothing, Wike was seen wearing white.

The two politicians were seen shaking hands in front of Governor Wike’s residence in pictures online. Wike was spotted in white, while his guest, Obi wore a blue senator material.

It was lovely hosting my brother @PeterObi once more, Wike said on Friday while posting photos of the event to his Twitter account.

Although details and outcome of the meeting were not known, the meeting was coming amid allegations and counter allegations of bribery within the PDP fold.

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Aside from photos shared by Wike, Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor, on his Twitter handle, shared pictures of his meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.

“I was at Ibadan, and I visited my brother and friend, HE @seyiamakinde, the Governor of Oyo State as part of my consultations ahead of the 2023 general elections. We had very frank and constructive discussions. -PO,” he wrote.