Rivers State Minister Nyesom Wike says the late Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Daniel Orbih helped pave the way for his emergence as Rivers governor in 2015. Speaking at a tribute event in Abuja, Wike recalls Orbih’s role in resisting pressure and inducements during the period when his political support was contested.
Across the reports, Wike describes Orbih as rejecting offers linked to persuading him to drop his governorship ambition. One outlet says Orbih refused inducements from then Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi to abandon Wike’s bid, while others frame Orbih’s actions more generally as turning points that enabled Wike’s victory. Wike also characterizes Orbih’s support in religious terms, saying “God used” Orbih for the outcome. The sources agree on the core account: Orbih stood firm and supported Wike despite attempts to sway or undermine his campaign in 2015.
