The five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have placed a demand before the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu in exchange for their support.
Naija News learnt that the governors identified as the G-5 demanded Tinubu’s support for PDP governorship and senatorial candidates in their respective states.
The governors made this request during a meeting held in London, United Kingdom.
In attendance at the meeting were Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu states.
A source that spoke with Punch disclosed that the governors are concerned about their political careers and sought assurances from Tinubu.
Even though Wike is not contesting, the Rivers State Governor is concerned about his support for the PDP Governorship candidate in the state, Siminalayi Fubara and the senatorial candidates in the state.
Unlike Wike, Makinde is running for a second term in office, while Ortom is contesting for Benue North-West Senatorial District candidate.
The Governor of Abia State, Ikpeazu is the PDP candidate for Abia South Senatorial District and while his Enugu counterpart, Ugwuanyi is running for the Enugu North Senatorial District.
A source close to the APC presidential candidate in a chat with Punch said a final agreement has not been reached because of the complex demands of the governors.
The source disclosed that Tinubu could not agree to their demands immediately as he needed to consult with his advisers and loyalists.
The APC chieftain said, “The G-5 governors do not hold the four aces. As it stands, they are actually seeking shelter. The major hitch we have is that all the members of the G-5 demanded for the governorship and senatorial seats in exchange for the big prize.
