According to Channels TV, The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has boldly challenged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend or take disciplinary action against him, asserting that no party chieftain has the power to remove him from the party....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Wike made this declaration during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, where he addressed speculation regarding his political stance and relationship with the PDP leadership.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The former Governor of Rivers State clarified that before accepting his current ministerial appointment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), he had informed the PDP leadership of his decision.
He emphasized that despite serving in an APC-led government, he remains a committed PDP chieftain.
“I have not seen any PDP leader who can suspend or expel me from the party,” Wike stated firmly, adding that he has always been transparent about his political choices.
Wike further defended his decision to work with President Tinubu’s administration, explaining that his primary focus is ensuring good governance rather than party affiliations.
He reiterated his commitment to supporting the President in achieving his developmental agenda for Nigeria.
“I want to support Asiwaju (Tinubu) to finish well,” Wike said, making it clear that his allegiance to national progress outweighs partisan interests.
His remarks come amid growing tensions within the PDP, where some members have criticized his involvement in an APC-led government.
However, Wike remains defiant, insisting that his influence within the party remains intact and that he will continue to play an active role in Nigerian politics.
