By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued fresh conditions for peace within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), demanding the reversal of recent decisions he deems unfair, including the removal of Chief Dan Orbih as the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South).
Speaking during his monthly television interview, Wike warned that unless these issues are resolved, the PDP should not proceed with its planned national convention in November.
“The South-South zonal congress held in Calabar must be upheld. Dan Orbih remains the National Vice Chairman for South-South. If they don’t agree, that’s their mistake. If they want another crisis, so be it,” Wike declared.
He cautioned against disregarding the outcome of the Calabar congress, labeling it as impunity.
“They say they’re going ahead with the convention. I’m sorry. Let this matter be settled first,” he insisted. Wike further questioned the party’s leadership, asking, “When we held our South-South congress, the Acting National Chairman claimed PDP governors were against it. Where are those governors now?”
The minister’s stance signals renewed tension in the PDP as the party prepares for its upcoming convention.