Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, on Tuesday, said what Nigerians were looking for in 2023 is a president that has the interest of the citizens at heart.
Speaking at the national women’s conference organised by the Committee Of Wives Of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in Lagos, Mr Wike said the country needed a president with experience in governance.
“We are looking for a president that Nigerians can say yes, can put food on the table, will fight insecurity, that is what we are looking for, not some people who are talking about ethnicity,” Mr Wike said.
Although Mr Wike did not categorically mention a candidate’s name, he has been in a rift with Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, following the outcome of the party’s primary election.
Days ago, Mr Abubakar said northern Nigerians did not need a Yoruba or Igbo president.
“What the average northerner needs is somebody from the north who understands that part of the country and has been able to build bridges across the country.
“This is what the northerner needs; he doesn’t need a Yoruba or Igbo candidate. I stand before you as a Pan-Nigerian of northern origin,” Mr Atiku had said.
Meanwhile, Mr Wike expressed support for the second term bid of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
He said Mr Sanwo-Olu’s performance had earned him a second term, commending the governor for giving women the opportunity to serve in various capacities in the state.