Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has recalled how the late Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Daniel Orbih, resisted pressure and inducements to support his bid for the Rivers State governorship in 2015.
Wike said Orbih remained behind him at a crucial point in the race despite attempts by political opponents to persuade him to withdraw his support.
He spoke on Wednesday at a night of tributes held in Abuja for Orbih, who died on August 31 at the age of 64.
“Today I am a Minister of the FCT; yesterday I was a governor. Who did God use for me to become governor? It was Dan,” Wike said.
According to Wike, Orbih was subjected to intense pressure during the period leading to the election, including attempts to induce him with political and material offers.
“There was nothing in this world that was not done to induce him. My governor then sent people to Dan, offered him everything in this world, but Dan stood firm and said, ‘No, I will not accept, I will not agree,’” he said.
