Ex-Niger Delta militant set to contest 2015 governorship election in Rivers state.

Ateke Tom, who hails from Okrika Local Government, hometown of Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has become the second obvious candidate aiming for the Brick House in Port Harcourt after the numerous endorsement of
Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike by PDP stakeholders in the state.

The posters, which were seen around Aba Road, Garrison Bus Stop, CFC, Artillary and the ever busy Rumuola Junction has the picture of the ex-Militant with the inscription: “For 2015 Governor Rivers State, Vote Chief Comr. Ateke Tom”.

Though the posters do not bear the name or logo of any political party, sources hinted that he would be running under the PDP.

Meanwhile, the youth group, Amalgamated Bureau, Observers of Youth Development and Empowerment that sponsored the posters, said they have endorsed Ateke Tom to run in the 2015 governorship election in
Rivers State.

President of the group, Edi Ben told the media in Port Harcourt that Ateke Tom qualifies to contest for governor because of his exemplary qualities.

Ben dismissed concerns that Ateke’s history of promoting militancy in the Niger Delta does not make him a credible candidate for 2015 governorship election.

He, however, said the youth group has not officially informed Ateke Tom of their endorsement.

In the meantime, the emergence of Ateke Tom has increased the tension in the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Source: Dailypost