Encouraging party leaders to take action, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, has called for an end to the continuous exploitation of the party by Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, in his efforts to maintain relevance within President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement released by his media adviser, Ike Abonyi, Secondus emphasized the importance of not allowing Wike’s tactics to divert attention from demonstrating that the party is above any single individual. He noted that politically, the FCT minister is already facing challenges.
During an advisory session preceding the party’s 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Secondus urged leaders to take all necessary legal steps to revive the party’s reputation and ensure its success.
Expressing concerns over Wike’s endeavors to fabricate internal party conflicts to bolster his relevance, particularly in the eyes of his superior, President Tinubu, Secondus pointed out that Wike’s interference in governance matters of the FCT is becoming increasingly unpopular.
Secondus remarked, “By slyly insinuating that he is engaged in a power struggle with the party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Wike is rapidly losing political influence, both in Rivers and Abuja. He is attempting to assert himself as a significant figure in PDP, all while serving his own interests within the APC.”
“The party’s key structures, including NEC, BOT, National Caucus, Governor’s Forum, State Chairpersons, and National Assembly caucus, must rise to the occasion, isolate troublemakers like Wike, and propel the party towards progress,” Secondus emphasized.
He appealed to party leaders to refrain from granting unwarranted attention to Wike, who no longer holds the influence he once had.
“I call upon the founding members and dedicated supporters to take action and restore this esteemed party to its former glory by ensuring that, as they have always done in crucial moments, no individual or faction overshadows the party,” Secondus concluded.