Naija News reports that Okonkwo said Wike’s assertion that he had repeatedly defeated Amaechi politically was not supported by the facts. He also noted that the former governor did not seek an elective position in Rivers State in 2019. Okonkwo accused Wike of judging Amaechi’s political influence solely on the basis of events in Rivers State. “When Wike is talking about elections, can’t you see he restricts himself to Rivers State? The ADC spokesman questioned the basis for Wike’s claim of having defeated Amaechi in elections.