The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he would have disowned former senate president and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, (BoT)
Adolphus Wabara if he were his father.
According to Wike, Wabara is among those who are actively encouraging the conflict that exists between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and his former mentee, the governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara.
In a conversation with the media that took place in Abuja on Sunday, January 19, Wike expressed his strong belief that it is inappropriate for leaders of the People’s Democratic Party to so desperately pursue the removal of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, as well as the National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu. This is especially concerning given the rulings made by the courts regarding these positions. Wike emphasized that such actions undermine the authority of the legal system and could be seen as a disregard for due process within the party.
According to the minister: “If Wabara were my father, I would have disowned him. He doesn’t deserve to be a leader. No wonder Obasanjo made a presidential broadcast about his acts of corruption.”
“It doesn’t bother me at all. The matter is in the hands of the courts, and the party constitution is clear.
“If they resign, they must be replaced through elections. The fact that someone is trying to bypass this process doesn’t surprise me.
“Some people are trying to manipulate the situation, but it will not succeed. The matter is in the courts, and we should respect the rule of law. We need to focus on resolving issues within the party, particularly with the upcoming convention.
“Instead of stoking crises, the convention should take place as scheduled in December, and we should usher in a new executive, the minister stated.”