According to DAILY POST, a coalition known as PDP Frontiers for Change and Progress has called on the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to persuade President Bola Tinubu to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
They argue that this would demonstrate Wike’s commitment to the party.
This statement was made in Umuahia on Tuesday in response to remarks attributed to Wike, in which he criticized the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara, for praising the achievements of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.
Emeka Ikpegbu, the National Coordinator of the group, defended Wabara’s actions, stating that there was no wrongdoing in attempting to bring Governor Otti into the PDP.
He challenged Wike to also encourage President Tinubu to join the party to affirm his loyalty.
Ikpegbu questioned Wike’s credibility, pointing out that having a former governor and presidential aspirant in the PDP serving as a minister under the APC raises concerns about loyalty.
He emphasized that despite Wike’s frequent praise of President Tinubu, no actions have been taken against him for perceived disloyalty.
“Why will he begin to lecture us now on how to sanction members for anti-party?” Ikpegbu queried.
The group advised Wike to refrain from criticizing Wabara and the PDP governors, praising the latter for their steadfastness during the political turmoil in Rivers State.
They also supported the affirmation of Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary following a ruling from the Enugu Court of Appeal.
Looking ahead, the coalition expressed optimism for the PDP’s future in 2027 and urged party members to stand firm against any attempts to undermine those working to revitalize the party.
