WIKE DECLARES PEACE

Wike changes his tune after the PDP BOT meeting, declaring that "peace is important!"

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike says stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should focus on promoting peace and unity.

He made the remarks on Tuesday, following a meeting with the PDP board of trustees (BoT) in Rivers.

Wike, who stated that he would keep his word about remaining with the party, added that the focus should be on fostering unity in order for the PDP to win the upcoming elections.

"Like the acting chairman of the board of trustees has said, peace is the most important to have unity, even if it takes you longer days," he said.

"What is important is that the house is united for the war that is coming at the front. The issue of whether they achieved peace today or not is immaterial.

"What is material at the end of the day is that PDP is united. I think that is the message. We have said repeatedly that we are not leaving the party, but that does not mean that there are no internal issues that ought to be sorted out.

"I think what they are here for is to see how they can sort out some internal issues. think that point has been made."

When asked how optimistic he is. Wike expressed optimism about the crisis' resolution.