Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,214,851 members, 8,023,503 topics. Date: Saturday, 07 December 2024 at 10:30 PM

Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension - Politics - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension (999 Views)

Adamu Announces Lawan As APC Consensus Candidate At NWC Meeting / PDP Shifts Edo Governorship Primary, Again / APC Holds Rally In Abuja Today, PDP Shifts Event No Reason For Action (2) (3) (4)

(1) (Reply) (Go Down)

Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by kcmichael: 11:42am On Sep 05
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, has Postponed the party’s National Working Committee meeting until next week due to increasing tension between former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP Governors Forum, regarding the status of Rivers State party congresses.

Amid the lingering political crisis between Wike and the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the PDP governors had taken sides with Fubara, insisting that the governor should be recognised as the leader of the PDP in Rivers State.

The declaration by the governors had infuriated Wike, who warned them to stay out of Rivers matter or he would ‘put fire’ in their states.

But reacting on Tuesday, the PDP Governors’ Forum slammed Wike, describing his threat as irresponsible.

They insisted that their position remained, reminding Wike that while he was Rivers governor, he enjoyed the same privilege as the party’s leader.

The PDP governors are demanding that the ward and local government congresses conducted in Rivers State, which gave the party’s structure to Wike, should be annulled and fresh ones conducted.

The PDP NWC meeting, which was expected to hold on Wednesday and would have provided an opportunity to further address the disagreements between Wike and the governors, did not, however, hold.

The PUNCH reported that despite a court injunction halting the PDP’s congresses in Rivers State, the Damagum-led NWC proceeded with the congress, which handed control of the party structure in Rivers State to Wike.

On August 24, the PDP Governors’ Forum voiced support for Fubara, urging the NWC to recognise him as the party leader in the state and transfer control of the party structure to him.

In response, Wike threatened to incite chaos in PDP state chapters if they backed Fubara.

The Governors’ Forum condemned Wike’s threats as irresponsible and reaffirmed its support for Fubara.

The PUNCH exclusively gathered that due to increasing tensions and to prevent confrontation at the NWC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Damagum postponed the meeting until next week.

Our reporter, who was at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza in Abuja on Wednesday, observed that the Damagum, the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, the Deputy National Chairman South, Taofeek Arapaja, Deputy National Secretary, Setoji Kosheodo, were in the office between 1:05 pm and 3:10 pm.

A senior NWC member, who was present with them, stated that they gathered at the party headquarters to discuss the Kaduna chapter matter.

The source, who did not want his name mentioned because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, said, “There is no need for an NWC meeting at this time. The meeting will be held next week. We only convened to discuss the Kaduna State chapter (issues). There was an issue in Zango Kataf, but it has been resolved.”

Another senior PDP NWC member, who similarly requested anonymity, told The PUNCH that Damagum postponed the meeting out of concern it might lead to a confrontation.

The source added that other NWC members were unaware of any discussion regarding Kaduna; instead, Wike’s NWC loyalists met solely to finalise their plans.

He stated, “They are only playing games with the party members and its future. Those present at the secretariat today are part of their team.

“They postponed the meeting because they wee afraid of the potential outcomes. If we had met today (Wednesday), we would have discussed the Rivers and other states’ congresses. The NWC needs to approve everything. Pressure from Wike and from governors to the entire NWC led them to delay the meeting to buy time.

“They were at the Secretariat to plan their next move. That is why some of us are not aware. With the governors having taken an open stance, they are trying to delay things to achieve their objectives. Thus, they deliberately postponed the meeting.

“On our side, we can’t call for an NWC meeting because Wike’s faction is in the majority. But, let’s see what they will do next.”

When reached for comment, the PDP acting National Chairman clarified that no meeting was planned for Wednesday.

Damagum, in response to The PUNCH’s inquiry, said, “Ask the secretary if he has scheduled any NWC meeting for this week; it seems like you are the one suggesting the meeting.”

The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, also denied that the NWC meeting was postponed solely because of the Wike-governors conflict.

In response to the claim that the meeting was postponed out of fear of confrontation over Wike and the PDP governors, Abdullahi stated: “Not exactly. We simply decided to address the items for the meeting differently.

“The NWC couldn’t have been suspended owing to this singular Wike-governor’s imbroglio.”

PDP blames APC

Meanwhile, the PDP has alleged that the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government is behind its internal conflicts and the turmoil within other opposition parties.

PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi, who stated this in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, urged President Bola Tinubu’s APC administration to refrain from interfering in their party.

Abdullahi stated, “They are our problem. It is better for President Bola Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives Congress, to focus on their own party and leave the PDP alone.

“All the efforts they are making to weaken the opposition, whether it is the PDP or other opposition parties, to ensure that in 2027 there are no presidential aspirants or candidates from other parties, will amount to nothing.

“We are wise enough to see beyond his immediate interests and can see through his intentions.”

In response, APC Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, criticised the PDP, stating that blaming others for their own problems was a sign of weakness.

Ibrahim, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, said the APC was prepared to offer guidance to the PDP leadership on managing party affairs.

He stated, “You see, if the PDP cannot manage its own affairs, it is disastrous for them to place the blame on others. If you cannot manage your own house, accusing others of inciting problems is a sign of weakness. It indicates that the PDP is incapable of handling its own issues and does not know how to proceed.

“If they are accusing the ruling APC of sponsoring people to cause problems within their party, why did they allow the cracks to appear? If they cannot do it and need the APC’s expertise, we can offer assistance, but it will come at a cost.

“The APC is focused on building the country and fulfilling its promises, not on the internal problems of a party that is struggling. We do not have time to engage with the issues of a party that is a sinking ship.”
https://punchng.com/pdp-shifts-nwc-meeting-over-wike-govs-tension/

1 Like

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by CyrusVI(m): 11:43am On Sep 05
Cowards cheesy

No wonder Wike is misbehaving anyhow

3 Likes 1 Share

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Anither563: 11:45am On Sep 05
PDP is a sinking ship. This is not the first time they are postponing their NWC meeting. They are just buying time until the court decides on the case in court.

1 Like 1 Share

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by gare(f): 11:50am On Sep 05
Anither563:
PDP is a sinking ship. This is not the first time they are postponing their NWC meeting. They are just buying time until the court decides on the case in court.


which case are you talking about ?

1 Like

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by helinues: 11:51am On Sep 05
Their palavas

11 Likes 1 Share

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by yarimo(m): 2:18pm On Sep 05
No individual can suspend or expel WIKE from PDP.

11 Likes 1 Share

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by WhizdomXX(m): 2:43pm On Sep 05
PDP is a disgrace.

1 Like 1 Share

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Salewa97: 2:45pm On Sep 05
Toh

The meeting would have turned to a boxing ring. Better to postpone it

11 Likes

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Melagros(m): 3:43pm On Sep 05
COMRADES, as long as that useless Damagum remains there, PDP is under the pocket of Wike
Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by djon78(m): 4:21pm On Sep 05
The battle line have been drawn

We will see who wins in the end

PDP govs vs Wike

You can cook for entire village they'll finish it
But when the entire village cook for you it will not be finished

That's Wike s wahala now

Can he stand the power of the govs now

We'll see how far later

3 Likes

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Flangelo12: 4:24pm On Sep 05
grin

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Shadomaan7: 5:58pm On Sep 05
Wike, the bulldozer

10 Likes

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by vanitybutiwanti: 6:07pm On Sep 05
The boss is in China, let's see who will cough when the meeting is held when he returns next week.
Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by trutharena: 6:14pm On Sep 05
The tension between Wike and the governors is a welcome development.

11 Likes

Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by chrisxxx(m): 6:15pm On Sep 05
Wike has said it that any first term governor who desires a second term should mind his business in his state. Wike has the capacity to sponsor a viable opposition to wrestle power from such person. This is not being boastful. Wike has the network.
Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Mrexcell(m): 8:40pm On Sep 05
Pdp really did themselves dirty by allowing wike to singlehandedly pick damagum as chairman and also other members of the nwc I really wonder how they are going remove the big elephant inside their house now?
Re: Breaking:pdp Shifts NWC Meeting Over Wike, Govs Tension by Owontime: 8:48pm On Sep 05
Fubara will soon know who is boss

(1) (Reply)

Pdp And Imo State Guber Election / Why 33% Of Nigerians Are Not Interested In Voting For Any Candidate / Why Would Someone Kill Another Human Being Over An Election?

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 34
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.