Wike hails Okowa’s defection to APC as ‘smart move’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lauded the defection of former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the All Progressives Congress, calling it a “smart move” and a testament to political courage.

This is as he slammed the PDP for failing to see it coming.

Wike, speaking at a monthly media parley held Monday in Abuja, expressed surprise that the Peoples Democratic Party did not anticipate Okowa’s departure, describing the former governor as a seasoned and strategic politician.

“I’m surprised that PDP said they didn’t see it coming,” Wike remarked. “I won’t call the names of the governors. I call them. I said listen, the way things are going, I have warned you people. You said they are governors. I have no problem. Let’s see what will happen.”

He further defended Okowa’s decision, insisting it was an honest and principled stance in contrast to others who play both sides.