Wike criticises PDP factions for ignoring court rulings
Nyesom Wike has stepped up his criticism of certain factions within the Peoples Democratic Party, accusing them of disregarding court judgments and creating illegitimate leadership structures. The dispute centers on rival camps, including those aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Wike-backed group, over control of the party. The controversy was heightened by the rejection of an unauthorised National Executive Committee meeting and the announcement of a caretaker committee reportedly led by Tanimu Turaki. Wike insists that only court-recognised authorities can lawfully manage the party’s affairs.
Key takeaways
- Nyesom Wike accused PDP factions of ignoring court judgments and setting up fraudulent leadership arrangements.
- The Wike-backed faction rejected an unauthorised National Executive Committee meeting and disputed the legitimacy of a caretaker committee led by Tanimu Turaki.
- The faction maintains that Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu are the recognised party officials.
- Wike referenced the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified the Makinde-backed convention in Ibadan, intensifying the party’s leadership dispute.
- He warned against parallel structures and accused some party leaders of undermining the rule of law for personal gain.
