Makinde-Backed PDP Blasts Wike, Urges Nigerians To Ignore His ‘Political Swan Song’
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing his recent comments as irrelevant and urging Nigerians to disregard them.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the group described Wike’s media appearance as “an unsolicited overdosage of political rascality, moral emptiness, and crass opportunism.”
The faction accused the minister of using the platform to attack prominent Nigerians recklessly, adding that the outing was “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
Although the group said it was not directly responding to Wike’s remarks, it described his conduct as a “political swan song,” suggesting that his influence within the party was waning.
The statement also apologised to Nigerians for what it called its role in supporting Wike’s rise to positions such as governor and minister, saying the decision contributed to “unmitigated damage” in the country’s political space.
The faction urged individuals allegedly defamed by the minister to seek legal action, insisting that no one should be above the law.
On the party’s internal affairs, the group dismissed claims of any “national leader” position in the PDP, noting that such an office does not exist in the party’s constitution.
It added that even if such a position existed, Wike would not be qualified to occupy it.
The faction further stated that ongoing activities within the party, including the sale of nomination forms and preparations for primaries ahead of the national convention, would continue despite alleged threats and attempts to disrupt the process.
Addressing issues relating to court proceedings mentioned by Wike, the group said it was awaiting Certified True Copies of judgments on dismissed cross-appeals and challenged the minister to publicly explain the reliefs sought and the decisions of the court.
The statement concluded that “no amount of threats” would suppress the truth, adding that while misinformation may spread quickly, verified facts would ultimately prevail.
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