Table of Contents
- Suspensions of Party Members
- National Convention Expulsions
- Response from Wike's Faction
- Wike's Statement
- Call to Action
The South-South Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has reiterated that the suspensions of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, and others are still in effect.
During an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Ogidi dismissed opposing claims as mere “noise.”
“Nigerians know the truth. They (Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, and others) are just making noise. They’ve been expelled,” he stated.
At its national convention in November, the PDP expelled Wike, Fayose, Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others for what the party labeled as “anti-party” activities.
The convention, which took place in Ibadan, Oyo State, cited actions that were inconsistent with the party’s collective interests as the reason and subsequently issued certificates of expulsion to the affected members.
In retaliation, the faction of the PDP loyal to Wike expelled Governor Seyi Makinde and others who supported the decision.
DAILY POST recalls that weeks after the expulsion, Wike asserted that he remains a member of the main opposition party.
“I’m still in the PDP. So those who remain, we’ll continue to work together,” Wike expressed.
He further added, “I have also told the party, ‘Put your house in order. Because at the end of the day, if you don’t, it’s the party that will lose.”
Wike made this statement while responding to the defection of some PDP lawmakers in the Rivers State Assembly to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We still call on the party to work together to ensure the remaining members can be a relevant opposition. But they chose not to,” he concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the reasons for the suspensions of Wike and others?
The suspensions were based on what the PDP described as “anti-party” activities during its national convention.
How did Wike respond to his expulsion from the PDP?
Wike maintained that he is still a member of the PDP and called for unity among the remaining members.
What actions did Wike take regarding the party after the expulsion?
Wike urged the party to put its house in order to avoid further losses and to work together for the benefit of the remaining members.
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