: The split within the PDP governors contributed to a three-way race that changed traditional voting patterns in the South-East and North-Central.
The G5 was a group of five PDP governors who rebelled against their party's leadership (Iyorchia Ayu and Atiku Abubakar) during the 2023 cycle. : The split within the PDP governors contributed
: While Ortom and others publicly leaned toward Obi, Wike eventually supported Tinubu, who later appointed him as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). ⚖️ Impact on the 2023 Elections ⚖️ Impact on the 2023 Elections : Wike
: Wike successfully delivered Rivers State for Tinubu, cementing his role as a key power broker in the current administration. Wike eventually supported Tinubu
: The resignation of the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to maintain North/South balance.
: He expressed shock that Wike allegedly negotiated a separate deal with the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu.