Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has issued a challenge to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), daring them to suspend him from the party. During an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, which was monitored by The Nation on Wednesday, the former Governor of Rivers State clarified that he is aligned with President Bola Tinubu and not the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Wike accused the PDP of exhibiting a lack of regard for due process, which has contributed to exacerbating the party’s internal turmoil both before and after the 2023 elections.
He said: “How can anybody talk about expelling me? A state that provided the Governor? A State that brought three Senators? A State that produced 32 Assembly members? A State that produced 11 out of 13 House of Reps.
“The person that wants to suspend me is the one that couldn’t produce a Governor or three Senators or Assembly. I’ve not seen the person who will suspend me in PDP. Nobody will do it.
“Who will discipline me? I should be the one calling for discipline for those who violated the party’s constitution on rotation. I want to dare anyone who will say I should be suspended. I’m a man of character.
“I wrote to my party about my nomination, and they replied that I should accept it. Forget about their rantings, they are all regretting their actions, and that’s what led the party to what it is today. I worked in favor of justice, equity, and fairness.
“God supports the action we’ve taken to support President Tinubu. Some APC members are not happy that I’m the FCT minister. At my level, do I need to play a game? Why will you put my name? I’m still a member of PDP. I’m not a kid, if I want to play a role, I will. I’m not a member of APC.”
