PDP set to sanction Wike over alleged anti-party activities

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hinted at taking disciplinary action against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, over accusations of anti-party conduct.

Umar Sani, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former Vice President Namadi Sambo, disclosed that the PDP’s disciplinary committee, led by Chief Tom Ikimi, is set to examine Wike’s alleged violations of party rules.

Sani emphasized that Wike is not above the party and that the newly formed committee will address his actions in accordance with the party’s regulations. The potential sanctions highlight growing tensions within the PDP regarding Wike’s political behavior since his appointment.

“The issue has been oversimplified, with many framing it as a clash between Abubakar Atiku and Nyesom Wike,” Sani stated on Arise TV’s Morning Show. “But the real driving force is the Governors’ Forum, which had been dormant but has now awakened. The Forum is actively working to resolve the crisis.”

While a court order may prevent the removal of officials, Sani noted that it does not stop the party from suspending members or imposing discipline.

Recall that in September, the PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, revealed during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily, that Wike has been summoned to face allegations of anti-party activities.

Abdullahi stated that Wike was summoned in a letter to appear before the Tom Ikimi-led PDP disciplinary committee.

He said, “Three weeks ago, we put up two committees in place, that of reconciliation and disciplinary, and Nyesom Wike is one of the persons to face the disciplinary committee, which is headed by elder statesman Chief Tom Ikimi.

“The disciplinary committee will look into issues of anti-party activities. We’ve been receiving petitions regarding anti-party activities or sabotaging the party throughout the primary, leading to where we are now. These petitions against Wike and other party members have been aggregated and sent to the committee.

“Some party members even felt that Wike shouldn’t have gotten to this level still as a member of the PDP and they have been writing to the leadership.”