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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has lambasted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his loyalists for threatening the planned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention
Wike and his allies had raised a counter force against the party’s national convention, scheduled to hold in Ibadan on November 15-16.
The leaders under the platform of Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP in Abuja on Monday night, demanded fresh congresses in Ebonyi, Anambra, and Ekiti states to address what they described as outstanding disputes.
The communique of the meeting, read by former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, stressed that fairness, inclusivity, and respect for judicial decisions must guide the party’s conduct ahead of its national convention.
They warned that disregarding their resolutions could render the planned convention invalid and amount to disenfranchising genuine members.
The communique added, “We remain steadfast in our loyalty to the party and resolute in our determination to work with all organs and leaders of the PDP to ensure that the forthcoming National Convention becomes a watershed moment, a moment where unity triumphs over division, and justice prevails over impunity.”
Among those present at the meeting were Wike, PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, former governors Okezie Ikpeazu, Ayo Fayose, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, former Governor Samuel Ortom, and several serving and former lawmakers.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Abuja national secretariat of the PDP, Bala Mohammed dared Wike to form a faction to disrupt scheduled activities of the opposition party.
He said: “If anybody wants to form a faction of fools, we will allow him. We are not cowards and we are not afraid of any person.
“We agree to consensus and accommodation, but that is not cowardice.
“We can’t keep quiet and allow people to continue to take us to the slaughter house or take us for granted. Enough is enough.”
The Bauchi State Governor, who spoke during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Organising Committee, declared that the Ibadan convention is sacrosanct.
