The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Nigerians now better understand why the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was expelled from the party, insisting that no individual can claim to be the “number one supporter” of President Bola Tinubu and still remain a member of the opposition party.
In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, Wike’s comments represent “a classic case of anti-democratic adventurism,” adding that the minister had repeatedly made statements that undermined the party’s collective interest.
“By openly declaring support for the presumptive APC presidential candidate while laying claim to PDP membership, Wike has once again demonstrated why disciplinary action was unavoidable,” the statement said..
“Now that the mask is off, Nigerians can clearly see their disposition to undermine the PDP as part of a bargain reached for selfish reasons,” Ememobong said.
“We assure Nigerians that the PDP will field a credible presidential candidate who will enjoy massive support and win the 2027 election. No individual has the capacity to personalise this party,” the statement said.
