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/

Hahahanz naij a don cast

He is a senator from imo state

yarimo:
So the governor and oko jumbo can chose which court order they will obey and enforce . By the verdict of appeal court oko jumbo is not the speaker of the house, martin remain the state assembly speaker. Any seating by jumbo is illegal

A stay of execution has been filed and granted ... so Oki jumbo remains


Where will Martin's and co seat,,who will pay them

If we could list all the misyarns of Wike, we could make a full book.

Examples;;

1. APC is cancer party, I can never join cancer party.
2. Tinubu said he will continue from where Buhari stopped, how can anybody promote failure, I can never be associated with such.
3. Tell any INEC official coming to rig to write their will.
4. We thank God for the Supreme Court victory. It would not have been possible without Odili.
He would call me in the midnight and tell me,,, go and see this person, go and see that person. Look where we are today.
5. If I see Amaechi, I will kick him and turn him upside down.
6. I bought form for everyone of them,, did they buy form?
7. I don't have time, I was watching them and went to drink my 40 Year old whiskey.
8. I can never be a minister, I can never be second fiddle in my own court.
9. I can never be Vice President to anybody.
10. I will never leave PDP. Even if I don't get the ticket, I will support whoever is the party's choice.
11. How can Dave Umahi and Ayade leave and work against the party that made them? Some people have no integrity.
12. He abused a traditional ruler, see his cap like Usman Dan Fodio.
13. He even said thunder fire somebody while inside a Church event.

So many, So many..


Today he said go and hug transformer, he will remove a senator.

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has claimed that the recent explosion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was targeted at the hotel, where Senate and Reps Committee members on Privatization were lodged at the time.
Recall that on June 25, 2024, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated near Hotel Presidential in the heart of Port Harcourt, the state’s capital, during a protest allegedly led by political associates of the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.

At the time, lawmakers were in the state for an oversight function.

Reacting to the development, Eze condemned the schemes by Wike’s allies to turn the Rivers political playground into an unsavoury scene of carnage and bloodbath.

Speaking via a statement made available to the media, the APC chieftain asserted that the protest was a mere tactic contrived by those he described as ‘sore losers’ to unleash mayhem in strategic locations in the state, including Hotel Presidential.

Eze said the escapade was tantamount to waging war against the state for disgruntled politicians to freely resort to armed warfare in a bid to foist their inordinate desire on the state and her people.

He expressed worry that investigations into the incident may be marred by undue interference, as reports are ripe that the Force Headquarters is under pressure to transfer the prime suspect in the explosion to Abuja

Eze called on the Inspector General of Police to resist any pressure on him to sabotage the investigation.


https://www./2024/06/27/explosion-in-rivers-state-meant-to-harm-senators-reps-lodged-in-hotel-presidential-apc-chieftain-eze/

Nigeria is finished with these crop of id*otic fellons inhabiting its ecosystem

Wike must fail .....

phantom:
BREAKING NEWS

Appeal Court adjourns on the matter of CA/PH/137M/2024: Hon. Clifford Enyiada Cookey-Gam (Executive Chairman, Opobo/Nkoro LGA & 6 Ors Vs GOV. of Rivers State & Ors to June 20, 2024.

Chairmen Laalam😃🤣😃😃

The game is the game... 😂

Nwenne badu chairmen laalam

Back naij a ruined by bacteria

There is nothing like apc in rivers state .what we have is pdapc

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of the 25 state lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) vacant pending the determination of a suit before it.

The court on Thursday ordered Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, to stop parading himself as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and barred the 24 lawmakers, who are all against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from posing as lawmakers in the state.

Hon. Justice Charles Wali gave the order in Suit No PHC/1512/CS/2024, brought by Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, Speaker, Rivers State House Of Assembly, Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari and Hon. Orubienimigha Adolphus Timothy, on the crises rocking the legislative arm of the state.

Defendants in the cases are Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, Hon. Dumle Maol Hon. Major Jack, Hon. Franklin Uchenna Nwabochi, Hon.christopher Kagbang Ofiks, Hon. Azeru Opara, Hon. Enemi Alabo George, Hon.Granville Tekenari Wellington, Hon. Ngbar Bernard, Hon. John Dominic Iderima.

Others are: Hon.q Queen Uwuma Tony Williams, Hon.loolo Isaiah Opuende, Hon. Abbey Peter, Hon. Igwe-obey Aforji, Hon. Justina Emeji, Hon. Ignatius Onwuka, Hon.chimezie Nwankwo, Hon. Lemchi Prince Nyeche, Hon. Barile Nwakoh, Hon. Emilia Lucky Amadi, Hon. Nkemjika Ezekwe, Hon. Davids Arnold Okobiriari, Hon. Nwankwo Sylvanus, Hon. Gerald Oforji, and Wami Solomon.



Fubara, and the Honourable Chief Judge Of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, are the second set of defendants in the suit.

Wali in the Interlocutory Order, ordered that the lawmakers, who are Pro-Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, stop parading as lawmakers until the determination of the substantive case.

The order read: “An Order of Interlocutory Injunction is granted restraining the 1” to 25th Defendants from parading land holding out themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and/or meeting/sitting at the Auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters located at Aba Road;

“…Port Harcourt or at any other place whatsoever to purport to carry out the legislative business of the Rivers State House of Assembly, their legislative seats having been declared vacant pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

“An Order of Interlocutory Injunction is hereby made restraining the 26th to 28th Defendants from dealing with, interfacing, accepting any resolutions, bills and/or howsoever interacting with the 1at to 25th Descendants in their purported capacities as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly their legislative seats having been declared vacant with effect from 13th December,2023 pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

“That this case is adjourned to 1st July, 2024 for Mention.”

https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/court-declares-seat-of-25-rivers-assembly-members-who-decamped-to-apc-vacant/

We should be mourning you BAT for you economic disaster u caused to nigeria

A member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Enemi Alabo George, has berated Governor Siminalayi Fubara for storming the State House of Assembly with his security aides.
Naija News earlier reported that Fubara, accompanied by his security escorts and aides, stormed the assembly complex on Thursday amid the political crisis rocking the state.


The governor arrived the assembly complex where the Martin Amaewhule-led lawmakers meet, amid tight security.

Addressing journalists upon his arrival, Fubara stated that he was at the complex as the governor of the state.

Reacting to the Governor’s visit, George described Fubara as ‘such a small man.’

He accused the governor of breaking into the assembly complex, threatening and harassing people.

The lawmaker said, “Let me today dare Sim Fubara for the first time. You had the guts to break the gates of the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters and force yourself into the quarters, threatening and harassing people. Shooting and putting fear into people, into wives of Assembly members and their Children, just to assert yourself. You are such a small man.

“You burnt the hallowed chambers of the House of Assembly , we did not answer you, you attacked the residence of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, where four people were killed, we did not answer you, you demolished the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, we we did not answer you, we thought it the madness of a minute. You know where I live, you know my apartment, why didn’t you come?.

“I have respected our friendship for so long. I have refused to comment about you, I have respected your office as governor. I have always remembered that while I worked with Zenith Bank you were my friend, I have always remembered that you and me did a Masters Degree together, I have always remembered how much I worked for you to be Governor, how I mobilized professionals from all works and corners of life to support you. I remember that the only time you had the opportunity to present your blueprint to Rivers people, it was me!!! I orchestrated that, Yes!!! You have done enough.

“Now, let the heavens fall, I will never bow to baal. You are such a small man.”

https://www./2024/05/09/you-are-a-small-man-rivers-lawmaker-attacks-gov-fubara-for-storming-assembly/

Fubara should just join Labour party ,,Asap... leave pdp for wike ..build a formidable Labour party in Rivers state ,,,run the ministry with trusted person under acting capacity ,,,,,run a caretaker lga for four years ... just have a strong chief judge in rivers state ....that's all

Pls fellow nairalanders ,,
I'm broke and hungry need little cash no matter how small it is
Kelechi ogbonna
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Gtb
God bless you

Pls fellow nairalanders ,,
I'm broke and hungry need little cash no matter how small it is
Kelechi ogbonna
0040031234
Gtb
God bless you

That ba***stard called w*ike must be punished

Even with all these one funny guy go dey smash her front and back

I though tinubu resolution said fubara should withdraw a lawsuit while is Martin taking the given or to court again

No wahala ,,Gov should just appeal it and it will linger till December .......

Appletek:


Did you see what happened to Edu?
She had to beg for car lift to leave the villa.

They will impeach Fubara and his security aides will be withdrawn. Everything will happen within 6 hours. He will be throwing tantrums as a private citizen.

Ypu think impeachment process is easy ..... the former chief Jude had resigned so fubara will appoint a new one loyal to him

Fubara is just weak ... I mean it ......can't use his executive powers ,,,why

Dey play

This shithole zoological republic must collapse ,inec has taken us back to 1999

You lost oooo

See how u jyst lost 28k

Lost