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We've Lost Interest In Your Stadium Because You're Unstable, The Atiku Campaign Berates Wike - Legitvibes Page

The campaign rejected Governor Nyesom Wike's re-approval of the for a presidential rally, describing it as a "Greek gift" . This decision followed a series of public disputes between Wike and the Atiku camp leading up to the 2023 general elections. Key Details of the Controversy

The spokesperson for the Atiku campaign in Rivers, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa , stated the council could not take Wike by his word. He noted that since the "intelligence reports" of violence had not been officially retracted, the campaign had lost interest in using the facility due to Wike's "unstable" nature. Recent Context (April 2026) The campaign rejected Governor Nyesom Wike's re-approval of

The political rift between Atiku and Wike has remained active as of April 2026. Leloonu Nwibubasa , stated the council could not

Governor Wike originally revoked the approval for the stadium in early February 2023, citing security intelligence that the PDP intended to share the venue with the opposition APC to cause violence. Governor Wike originally revoked the approval for the

On February 7, 2023, Wike announced he had rescinded the revocation and re-approved the facility after "appeals from people".

The statement you are referring to was made by the in Rivers State on February 8, 2023 .

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