PDP Must Act Now, Has Tolerated Wike for Too Long – Ex-National Auditor, Nnaji

Former PDP National Auditor, Ray Nnaji, urges the party to take immediate action against Wike, claiming the party has tolerated his actions for far too long. Find out more about Nnaji’s strong stance on the ongoing PDP crisis.

The PDP’s ex-National Auditor has put forward the idea that Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, was tolerated by the party for an extended period.

Nnaji expressed his perspective on the party’s crisis during an interview with Peoplesmind, in which he exclusively stated his opinion.

This arises as a response to Wike’s challenge, in which he dares any governor or PDP leader to publicly accuse him of being a mole.

During his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, the Minister posed a challenge.

Beforehand, he had challenged State governors who were elected under the banner of the PDP due to his declaration that he would ignite flames in their states.

According to Wike, he has no intention of apologizing to anyone and firmly believes that there will be no disastrous consequences.

The former auditor expressed sorrow over the current state of the party and emphasized that no true member of PDP would approve of its condition. He firmly believed that it was impossible for Wike to belong to both APC and PDP simultaneously.

According to Nnaji, the PDP’s delay in replacing its former National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu was a waste of time that allowed for the emergence of crisis.

According to him, any true member of the PDP would not approve of the current situation within the party.

I find it unlikely that Wike could be a member of both the APC and PDP simultaneously. They are competing for control over the destiny of Rivers State, with an eye on 2027.

It is evident that Wike leveraged his previous position as governor to aid the APC’s ascent to power, resulting in him being granted a ministerial appointment as compensation.

The reason for the dissolution of APC’s Rivers state executives and subsequent court case was because Wike had a desire to merge his pre-existing structure with that of the APC.

The problem in the state started when Wike, along with 25 State House of Assembly members who defected but failed to attract others to join them, initiated their actions.

The crucial point is that the acting Chairman did not fulfill his responsibility. The Party as a whole should take accountability for this, rather than solely blaming the acting Chairman since it’s explicitly specified in the constitution.

In the event of a vacancy, what should be done? Although the constitution has solutions for these circumstances, they have not been implemented.

After Iyorchia Ayu’s departure from the North Central position, Damagun assumed the role to fill in.

It would have been better for the party to swiftly replace Iyorchia Ayu with someone else from their zone, instead of wasting time. Had they done so, we could have likely avoided this crisis altogether.

In comparison to Amodu Sheriff’s case, which reached the Supreme Court prior to the 2019 election, I believe that handling matters within the party won’t be as challenging.

Despite not having taken the necessary steps earlier on, I am confident that the party will emerge successfully.

Regarding the establishment of a reconciliation committee, Nnaji commented that he was unsure who it would be reconciling with – whether it is Wike or the Governor.

It seems like the government is unwilling to cooperate with Wike’s demand for the structure. However, if he were to be granted it, then the governor would essentially become subservient to him.

The governor is expected to take charge as the leader of the party in the state, and what has been proposed does not align with his wishes.

Observing the current scenario, Wike is of the view that he has conducted his own parallel congress and established a framework. However, it remains uncertain who will be chosen by the national authorities as the governor already possesses his own hierarchy.

I was informed that Wike had been summoned to appear before the disciplinary committee. I am unsure of what transpired during this meeting, but it seems as though they waited too long to extend the invitation and allow for Wike’s participation at this stage.

Although he was not involved in the establishment of the party, he has gained extensively from his association with PDP. It is unwise for him to actively work towards undermining a political entity that has been so beneficial to him; this could have negative consequences for his future prospects.

Who can guarantee the APC will provide a congenial environment for him if he annihilates PDP?

From my perspective, he is not considering that viewpoint. Currently, his own personal interests are of utmost importance to him.

By 2027, the PDP must ensure that it has its affairs in order for any chance of steering the country towards liberation.
Peoplesmind