Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has dismissed the notion that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has control over the party.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, George labelled the idea as a “fallacy” and argued that Wike remains just one of many members of the party.
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“If you start thinking that it is only because of his money that he remains a member of the party, wait until the NEC will meet and take decisive actions on all those who have committed anarchy,” he said, referencing the PDP’s National Executive Committee.
He continued, “When did Wike join the party? Who said he owns it? Okay. He has contributed his quota, yes. But to say he owns the party, that’s a fallacy. It’s impossible.”
George compared the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting the APC operates more like a personal fiefdom. “That is when you would know that the party is very much awake. We are not like a party owned by one individual like APC,” he added.
Responding to internal party tensions, George called for senior figures to step in, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and internal reflection.
“There is no organisation anywhere in the world where you will not have a crisis,” George noted. “But your ability to close your doors, tell yourself some home truths, and reassess the areas of friction will be a measure of your competence to the public. I don’t see this as a breaking point. It’s a lesson. It’s a deep lesson for us.”
He emphasized that it is the responsibility of the party’s elders to mediate during disputes and help stabilize its internal affairs.
“When you have a crisis within the party, like we have now, or between the legislative arm, the executive arm, and the party, it is the responsibility of the elders, the custodian of the liabilities and the assets of the party to weigh in,” he said.
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