The Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has issued a statement against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his recent media appearance in which he made a series of controversial remarks.
- +Makinde-backed PDP slams Wike over controversial media remarks
In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party condemned Wike’s comments as “an unsolicited display of political recklessness” and accused him of attacking respected Nigerians without restraint.
In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party condemned Wike’s comments as “an unsolicited display of political recklessness” and accused him of attacking respected Nigerians without restraint.
The PDP said the minister’s media engagement, which it described as publicly funded, “threw decency to the wind” and amounted to a performance “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
Rather than directly addressing the substance of Wike’s claims, the party said its statement was intended as an apology to Nigerians for previously elevating him to positions of authority, including governor and minister.
“We regret offering a platform to a person whose conduct and utterances have become a national embarrassment,” the statement said.
The party also called on individuals allegedly defamed by the ninister to pursue legal action, stressing that no individual is above the law.
On internal party matters, the PDP dismissed assertions about the existence of a “National Leader” position, noting that such an office is not recognised in its constitution.
It added that ongoing processes, including the sale of nomination forms and preparations for party primaries and a national convention, would proceed without interference.
The statement suggested that Wike’s remarks were driven by frustration over his inability to influence the party’s direction, particularly concerning the emergence of its presidential candidate.
Addressing legal issues referenced by the minister, the PDP said it was awaiting Certified True Copies of judgments relating to dismissed cross-appeals and challenged Wike and his associates to clarify the details publicly.
The party concluded by assuring Nigerians that threats and misinformation would not prevail, emphasizing that truth would ultimately endure.
The exchange highlights deepening tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party, as divisions between key figures continue to play out publicly.
