The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is contemplating disciplinary measures against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, over accusations of anti-party activities.
Umar Sani, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former Vice President Namadi Sambo, stated that the party’s disciplinary committee, led by Chief Tom Ikimi, may take action against Wike for breaching party rules.
Sani emphasized that Wike is not above the party and that the new disciplinary committee will investigate his alleged violations. He said, “The issue has been oversimplified, with many framing it as a clash between Abubakar Atiku and Nyesom Wike. 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 pointed out that it does not stop the party from suspending members or enforcing discipline.
In September, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi revealed on Channels Television’s program, Sunrise Daily, that Wike had been summoned to face allegations of anti-party activities. He noted that Wike received a letter to appear before the disciplinary committee led by Tom Ikimi.
Abdullahi stated, “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.”
