Gov Wike’s Spokesman who resigned Dumps PDP, Joins APC

The former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Nyesom Wike, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressives Congress.

Speaking through a statement he signed, Mr. Inko-Tariah also commended the immediate past governor of the state and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for coming to his aide when he took ill.

Inko-Tariah said although he had criticised Amaechi in the past, he pointed out that it was reinvigorating to note that the same Amaechi called to sympathise with him and also offered assistance.
Mr. Inko-Tariah added that to reciprocate the former governor’s gesture, he would do his best to ensure that Dakuku Peterside of the APC emerge as the governor of the state should there be a rerun.

He said, “It was surprising that a man I censured, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, CON, the Hon. Minister of Transport, was the same person who showed unsolicited love and care.

“It was reinvigorating when he called to sympathise and also gave his widow’s mite while I was already in the United States for medical treatment after reading my resignation letter. How compassionate can a man be!

“On my support for Hon. (Dr.) Dakuku Peterside, it is only natural that one reciprocates gestures. Therefore, I state my support for Rt. Hon. Amaechi and Dr. Peterside for the love they have shown.

“More so, Dr. Peterside is a man whose refreshing initiatives and articulated policy options will help refuel the ethos of good governance in Rivers State.” On why he resigned as the special adviser to the governor, Inko-Tariah recalled how he sustained head injuries after falling in a bathroom and how he escaped assassination, adding that the governor did not show concern over his plight.

He said, “As the special adviser to the governor, I fell in the bathroom and sustained serious head injuries. Two days later, I went to the office with the injury and all that the governor said was ‘thank God, you are alive’. Nothing after that.

“I had a close shave with death as my car was riddled with bullets. The governor did not bother to, at least, ask what happened. Even when I puked blood and he was informed, he showed no concern.”

He said contrary to insinuation that he was sacked by Wike, he resigned as the governor's special adviser.