Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he is responsible for internal rifts in the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that he is strengthening, not sabotaging, the opposition party
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike addressed growing criticism over his role in the party’s ongoing leadership tussles and electoral uncertainty, particularly amid concerns that he is undermining the PDP’s structure.
When asked directly if he was tearing the party apart, Wike shot back: “No, I’m building it. Why are some people leaving? Their fear is ‘I don’t know who will sign our documents’, because the constitution says correspondence to INEC must be signed by the National Chairman or National Secretary.”
He highlighted the current confusion within the party over the legitimate holder of the National Secretary position and how that could jeopardize key electoral processes.
“Now you are having a quagmire of who will be the National Secretary. For example, area councils election which is conducted by INEC, who is going to sign the list by INEC?” he asked.
Wike warned that failure to follow constitutional procedures could render PDP decisions invalid and open to legal challenges, pointing to precedents.
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