National Assembly complex, Abuja
By Akpan David, Calabar
Members of the a national opposition party, PDP, have been called upon not to cause any frictions between the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, a bigwig of the party as they prepare to elect a Minority Leader of the Upper Chamber.
This call was made by a socio-political group called Pathfinder 4 Unity.
In their statement made available to news men in Calabar and signed by Elder Arthur Etta, they noted that both share a special relationship.
They cautioned PDP members not to use their ambition to cause further disunity and faceoff amongst leaders of the party.
The group advised those interested in the position to be circumspect in what they dish out to the public.
They warned that those attempting to cause disaffection between the two because of political position would only end up been consumed.
According to them, Agom-Jarigbe will not be distracted as he has made his intention cleared that he is not interested inspite of several attempts to lure him to.
It further noted that the relationship shared by the two have always been to ensure the promotion of good governance in South South and the country as a whole.
On the issue of Senate Minority Leader, the group said there have been no discussions whatsoeve between Wike and the Senator.
The group said, “Jarigbe has made his position known that he is not interested, and that no one has consulted him on the position.
“Our advice remains that anyone interested in that position to make known their attention and stop the blackmailing against Senator Jarigbe,” he said.
