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‘I’m PDP member but Wike is not my leader’ — Oyinlola

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‘I’m PDP member but Wike is not my leader’ — Oyinlola

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Oyinlola: I'm a PDP member, Wike is not my leader

Former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has distanced himself from the leadership of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, who is also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Interview on Channels Television's Politics Today

Oyinlola, a retired general, spoke on Channels Television's Politics Today programme, where he expressed his views on the internal crisis in the PDP.

Oyinlola on the state of PDP

The former governor stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a strong political party with structures across the 774 local government areas of Nigeria. However, he emphasized that the party's strength will only be restored if party members resolve their differences.

Oyinlola on Wike

When asked if Wike is his leader, Oyinlola responded, "No, he is not my leader. You cannot say such a thing."

Oyinlola also referred to Wike as a young man who is still learning and growing in politics, while he, Oyinlola, has already had a long experience in politics.

Oyinlola on Wike's political ambitions

The retired general stated that Wike is a promising political figure, and that his emergence as a leader would be beneficial for the party.

Oyinlola on the PDP internal crisis

Oyinlola acknowledged that the internal crisis in the PDP is a challenge, but expressed confidence that the party will overcome the challenge with unity among its members.

Oyinlola on Wike's role in resolving the crisis

The former governor emphasized that Wike is a young politician who is still learning and growing in the political arena, and that his emergence would be beneficial for the party.

Oyinlola on Wike's leadership potential

Olagunsoye Oyinlola believes that Wike is a promising political figure with a lot of potential to lead the party to victory.

Oyinlola on the PDP's strength

The retired general stated that the PDP still has a strong structure and is present in all 774 local government areas of Nigeria.

Oyinlola on the PDP's internal crisis

Oyinlola acknowledged that the internal crisis in the PDP is a challenge, but expressed confidence that the party will overcome the challenge with unity among its members.

Oyinlola on the PDP's future

The former governor expressed optimism that the party will recover from the crisis and return to power in Nigeria.

Oyinlola on Wike's role in resolving the crisis

Olagunsoye Oyinlola believes that Wike is a promising political figure with potential to resolve the internal crisis and lead the party to victory.

Oyinlola on Wike's leadership potential

Oyinlola stated that Wike is a promising political figure with a lot of potential to lead the party to victory.

Oyinlola on the PDP's strength

The retired general stated that the PDP still has a strong structure and is present in all 774 local government areas of Nigeria.

Oyinlola on the PDP's recovery

Olagunsoye Oyinlola expressed confidence that the party will recover from the crisis and return to power in Nigeria.

Oyinlola on Wike's role in resolving the crisis

The former governor believes that Wike is a promising political figure with potential to resolve the internal crisis and lead the party to victory.

Oyinlola on Wike's leadership potential

Oyinlola stated that Wike is a promising political figure with a lot of potential to lead the party to victory.

Oyinlola on the PDP's strength

The retired general emphasized that the PDP still has a strong structure and is present in all 774 local government areas of Nigeria.

Oyinlola on the PDP's future

<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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