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Lere Olayinka, media aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of being dishonest about the selection process for his 2023 running mate. Atiku recently stated that he had no regrets about not choosing Wike and that a committee had recommended three candidates—Ifẹ́nyí Ọkọ́wà, Wike, and Udom Emmanuel—before Ọkọ́wà was ultimately selected.
Reacting on social media, Olayinka dismissed Atiku’s claims, asserting that Wike also has no regrets about not being chosen. He blamed Wike for Atiku’s 2023 election loss and vowed that Wike would continue to obstruct Atiku’s political ambitions, stating, “Wike also has no regret for ensuring that he failed in the election and will make sure that he fails again and again.”