Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has said the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu does not have the power to stop any member of the party from contesting elections.

Governor Wike said this in response to a recent comment made by Ayu in Gboko, Benue state.

While addressing his supporters on Friday, Ayu had said he could have stopped the political ambitions of those calling for his resignation.

Some party members demanding Ayu’s resignation are seeking elective offices in the 2023 general election.

Reacting on Sunday, Wike challenged Ayu to stop any party member from contesting in the 2023 elections, describing him as ungrateful.