Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to stay clear of the party’s affairs in Rivers State.
Wike vowed not to allow anyone to take over the PDP structure in the state, threatening to cause a political crisis in any governor’s state who dares to interfere.
The PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Chairman and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, recently called for a review of the party congress outcome to restore Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership role in Rivers State. However, Wike remains adamant, urging PDP governors to respect the state’s autonomy.
Speaking at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt, Wike said, “Let me assure all of you, not while we live will anybody take away the structure of the PDP from us… I pity those governors because I will put fire in their states… Prepare because I have the capacity to do the same thing in your state.”
The Rivers PDP has been embroiled in a crisis following the fallout between Wike and his predecessor. The minister’s warning comes as a clear message to PDP governors to refrain from meddling in the state’s party affairs.
