Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike failed to pay a courtesy call on his Edo State colleague, Godwin Obaseki when he visited Benin as part of his presidential consultations.
Wike also avoided the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, and the Edo secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benin.
The state Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, is said to be Obaseki’s loyalist.
This has reportedly widened the gulf between both governors.
The relationship between the two South-South governors has been frosty in recent times over the control of the local chapter of the PDP in Edo State.
Speaking at the palace, Wike promised, that if elected president, he would focus on curbing insecurity with massive investment in intelligence gathering.
He said economic activities, agriculture, and investment in infrastructure can only thrive in a secured environment.
Wike said: “I was here (in Benin) one and a half years ago (ahead of the September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State), as the Director-General of the campaigns for the re-election of Governor Obaseki. I am here today (yesterday), not on behalf of anybody, but of myself and my team to seek your prayers.
“I have come to Benin to talk to the delegates of our party (PDP) that will be part of our national convention on May 28 and 29.”
