From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) zonal secretary, George Turnah, has offered reasons for pitching his tent with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
According to him, he has adopted Wike as his new political leader, following the parting of ways with Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on a matter of personal choice.
Turnah, in a statement, titled: “I am not in any fight with anybody; my political decisions are personal,” said he was not in any fight, conflict, disagreement or contest with anyone.
He urged those he described as political merchants to refrain from dropping his name to advance their political career.
He stated that when in 2019 and 2023, he decided to support Governor Diri, it was his personal choice to do so and his decision to join political forces with Wike and President Bola Tinubu was also a personal choice.
“In 2019 and 2023, I chose to support and work politically with Sen. Douye Diri, as Governor of Bayelsa State. At this juncture, I have made a new decision to support and work politically with Chief Nyesom Wike, who is now my political leader, effective immediately.
“I am also aligned to supporting the Renewed Hope Administration of President Bola Tinubu, particularly in its efforts to better the lots of the people of Nigeria, while continuing to stand with the PDP as a dedicated member and officer. These decisions and choices are completely personal and should be respected by all concerned.’’