By Samuel Timothy || Aliu Akeem
The face-off between Wike and the Bauchi governor has created quite a stir within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It appears that their disagreement has led to a significant split within the party .The conflict is connected to issues in Rivers State and a dispute involving the Minister of Federal Capital Territory .
Supporters of the Bauchi governor are calling for Wike’s sanction, citing concerns about manipulation and Wike’s excesses . This development has prompted the Board of Trustees (BoT) to intervene, urging factions within the National Working Committee (NWC) to reunite .
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is intensifying, driven by issues in Rivers State and the escalating conflict between Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, and Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor. This rift has significantly factionalized the party’s National Working Committee
At the heart of the crisis lies the attempted impeachment of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara by 24 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, triggering turmoil in the state . The PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Mohammed, has commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the crisis .
In an effort to resolve the issue, the PDP Governors’ Forum met to discuss reconciliation and mediation strategies, culminating in a visit to Wike’s office . However, Wike’s response to the Forum’s call for reviewing the PDP congress outcome to restore Governor Fubara’s leadership role has been assertive, stating he has “enough water to quench their fire”
The situation remains volatile, with ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict and restore stability within the PDP.
