Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has made it clear that he has no regrets about working against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, a programme monitored by Legit on Tuesday, October 8, Wike defended his decision, stating that it was driven by his commitment to equity, justice and fairness.
Wike emphasized that his actions were not anti-party but a stand for his beliefs. “For the presidential election, I said I am going to support equity, fairness, and justice,” he explained. He also highlighted the distinction between his actions in the presidential election and his support for the PDP in the governor and National Assembly elections.
Who are PDP G5?
It’s worth noting that Wike’s stance was part of a larger movement within the PDP, called the G5, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Alongside four other governors, who were Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu).
Wike and others demanded that Senator Iyorchia Ayu step down as PDP national chairman to pave the way for the southern chairmanship, ensure fairness in the leadership structure, and support Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid, but the PDP presidential candidate and the party leaders ignored the plight of the governors.
However, Atiku Abubakar ultimately lost the presidential election to Bola Tinubu, under whose government Wike now serves as FCT Minister. This development has sparked interesting dynamics within the political landscape, with some, like Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging Wike to “let go” of his influence in Rivers State.
Wike lists PDP governors involved in anti-party activities
Legit earlier reported that Wike had accused Governor Siminalayi and his counterpart in Bauchi, Bala Muhammed, of working against the PDP’s interest
Wike, who is now FCT minister, said the Fubara sponsored the APP candidates in the Rivers local government election, and Governor Muhammed was there during the inauguration
The minister then condemned those who were calling for his suspension from the PDP for not supporting Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 elections and supporting Fubara’s action