The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reform Vanguard has besieged the party’s secretariat in Abuja, to demand the suspension of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT).
The group also called for the resignation of Umar Damagum as
acting national chair of the PDP.
The group arrived the headquarters ahead of the scheduled
national executive council (NEC) meeting of the PDP, while demanding that Wike should
be suspended for alleged anti-party activities.
Speaking with reporters, Usman Seidu, convener of the group,
said Damagum and Wike have “undermined our collective efforts and jeopardised
our very existence as a formidable opposition force”.
“We commend our
former National Chairman Dr. Iyorchia Ayu for his demonstration of unwavering
loyalty and love for our party by withdrawing all pending suits against the
party in the court,” Seidu said.
“His actions have paved the way for our great party to move
forward, to cleanse our ranks and restore integrity to our leadership.
“However, the presence of individuals like Amb. Iliya
Damagum and Mr. Nyesom Wike within our midst remains a cancerous growth on the
body of our party.
“Their actions,
tantamount to betrayal, have undermined our collective efforts and jeopardised
our very existence as a formidable opposition force.
“The time has come for the NEC to act decisively. Amb. Iliya
Damagum must be removed from his position as acting national chairman, in
accordance with the provisions of our party’s constitution.
“He must be replaced with a loyal member from the
north-central, someone who embodies the spirit of our party and will work
tirelessly for the advancement of its course.
“Furthermore, we cannot turn a blind eye to the continuous
presence of Mr. Nyesom Wike within our ranks. His romance with the APC has been
handsomely rewarded with his appointment as minister of the FCT and as such,
his stay is a slap in the face of every loyal member of our party.
“If the party fails
to take decisive action against those who have betrayed our trust, then it
risks losing the faith and support of its loyal members across the country.”
Wike attended the national caucus meeting of the PDP on
Wednesday.
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