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Peterside Rejoice Eneky
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension following the announcement by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he is withdrawing from all agreements reached to resolve the party’s internal conflicts. In a statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position,” released on Sunday, Wike declared his intention to continue his fight for justice within the party, citing repeated violations of reconciliation resolutions.
Wike expressed deep dissatisfaction over what he described as dishonesty and lack of trust among key party stakeholders. He pointed fingers specifically at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, whom he described as the architect of the party’s ongoing crisis. Wike accused Makinde of persistently violating resolutions aimed at uniting the party and stabilizing its leadership.
According to Wike, several meetings were held to resolve the crisis, including a G5 meeting in Lagos and a broader stakeholders’ meeting at former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s Abuja residence. Despite reaching consensus on critical matters such as the recognition of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the PDP’s National Secretary and the withdrawal of legal actions by the party’s National Legal Adviser, Wike said the resolutions were flagrantly ignored.
He noted that even before the Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee could begin its work, agreements were already being violated. Wike cited the alleged collaboration between Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mba to promote an alternative candidate for the position of National Secretary, warning that such maneuvers were undermining the party’s legal and constitutional structure.
Wike described a failed PDP zonal congress in Jos as a direct consequence of these internal manipulations. He said the congress had to be aborted because the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to attend, citing irregularities in the invitation letter, which was not signed by the legally recognized party secretary.
Expressing his frustration, Wike said he had worked tirelessly for the PDP since 1998, and it was disheartening to see betrayal from individuals he had supported. He emphasized that he had never made personal demands from those he helped, and that his loyalty to the party had always been driven by principle.
Concluding his statement, Wike said he was left with no choice but to withdraw from all peace arrangements and would now continue his efforts to seek justice, regardless of the consequences. His decision is expected to intensify internal tensions and could significantly affect the PDP’s unity ahead of future elections.
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