Kogi Polls: Jonathan, Others Move Against Gov Wada

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly told the governor of Kogi state, Captain Idris Wada, that he would not support him on his second term bid.
According to This Day report, a senior aide of the governor disclosed that Jonathan directed the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to try every possible means to stop him in the governorship primary that is scheduled to take place today in Lokoja.
The aide said: “It started like a rumour; but former President Jonathan came out openly today (Sunday) and told the governor that he would not support him. And as I speak with you, he is calling leaders of the PDP in the state not to support the governor in the primary that will take place on Monday.
“Politicians have no conscience. What has Governor Wada done to deserve all these from Jonathan? Anyway, God is with us; let’s wait and see what will happen on Monday.”
The PDP governorship primary in Kogi had been scheduled for last Thursday, September 10, but was postponed at the last minute to Monday, September 14.
The party’s national publicity secretary,  but a source had alleged that the real reason for the postponement was because they were looking for a replacement for Wada.
Report had earlier surfaced that  during the last presidential election.
The source alleged that Jonathan believes the governor supported the APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari because he is a Muslim.
But in a swift reaction, , describing it as media propaganda.
Apart from Jonathan, others PDP’s leaders said to be against Wada’s re-election are; former PDP national chairman, Dr Ahmadu Ali; former Governor Ibrahim Idris; Senator Adeyemi; Senator Tunde Ogbeha and others.

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