Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has demanded the removal of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from the party.
George criticized Wike for his recent decision to revoke the land title of the PDP’s national secretariat in Abuja, arguing that such an action is a direct attack on the party.
Wike Has Crossed the Line – George
Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Friday, George stated that Wike’s move is equivalent to an open declaration of war against the PDP.
“He has crossed the red line. Once that happens, why should he still be in the party?” George questioned.
He compared Wike’s actions to a son forcefully taking over his father’s house, insisting that the minister should no longer be considered a PDP member.
“If you’ve taken over your father’s house, do you still count him as a man? What is Wike still doing in the party?” he asked.
George urged the PDP leadership to act swiftly, warning that ignoring the situation would be a sign of weakness and irresponsibility.
“The party must take a stand. If we allow this to go unchallenged, we are failing as leaders and elders,” he declared.
George also accused the PDP National Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Chief Tom Ikimi, of being biased in favor of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
He revealed that he declined an invitation to join the committee due to concerns about its lack of neutrality.
“The committee is not balanced. The chairman, Tom Ikimi, supports Atiku. The secretary, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, is also on Atiku’s side. I couldn’t be part of such a structure,” George explained.
Commenting on the recent Supreme Court ruling, which reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary, George stated that the party must accept the decision and move forward.
“The Supreme Court has spoken, and there is no further appeal. We must respect the ruling and prepare for the party’s national convention later this year,” he stated.
He emphasized that the upcoming PDP convention, expected between October and November, will be crucial in determining the party’s future amid its ongoing internal struggles.
