Wike, 4 PDP govs hold closed door meeting in Enugu over Iyorchia Ayu

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the other four governors, constituting the G-5, in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanding the resignation of the PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, after the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as PDP presidential candidate for the 2023 elections,  on Sunday converged at the Government House, Enugu, where they held a closed-door meeting.

The G-5 led by Governor Wike, were received at the Akanu Ibiam Airport by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.

The five PDP governors include Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, the G-5 leader, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, and Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State. The PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar had visited Enugu State one week ago.

Details of the meeting were not disclosed as the governors declined comments at the end of the meeting.

The G-5 and other allies had declared not to participate in the presidential campaign of the PDP.