Wike: “I won’t put a gun to the head of all delegates to vote a candidate”

Rivers governor Nyesom Wike says no single person, no matter how influential, can influence the outcome of the PDP primaries.

It comes amidst concern some governors are backing Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal as the best-fit candidate PDP can set forth against  Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential polls.

On Friday, Wike rejected influential figures controlling the voting pattern of all 37 state delegates.

“I have a right to vote as a delegate. But my influence is  minimal.  Those talking about this don’t have the facts.

“Are you saying that as Governor of Rivers State, I will place a gun on the head of all delegates to vote a particular candidate.

“I cannot compel all the 14 governors to vote a particular aspirant. You mean you can change  the views and opinions of all the states?” he said.

The governor said that he will work with other leaders to ensure that the National Convention is transparent and credible.