The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that no one can expel him from the People’s Democratic Party, insisting that he has been a member since the party’s inception and has made significant contributions to its growth.
Wike made the remarks over the weekend during a meeting with members of the Board of Trustees and the National Executive Council of the party, which is currently chaired by Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed. His statement was in response to an expulsion notice issued by a faction loyal to the governors of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, and Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.
He maintained that he would not allow individuals who joined the PDP later to undermine or “kill” the party. “How can those who met me in my house now drag me out? I will never allow it. Ask Bala Mohammed which party he ran under as a senator, because our party has always thought that people who come in can become governors and senators. They now think they can pursue those who have made sacrifices for the party from its inception and formation. If people have allowed them before, we will not allow them,” Wike stated.
The minister urged party stakeholders to remain steadfast and resilient, emphasizing that those without genuine intentions for the PDP were on their way out.
The meeting was attended by several notable party members, including former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, former Deputy Speaker Uche Nwuche, Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and members of the Board of Trustees from across the federation and the FCT.
