Why Wike, others escaped sanction at PDP NEC meeting – Agbedi

The Chairman of the South-South Caucus of the House of Representatives, Hon. Fred Agbedi, has explained why former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was not sanctioned during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday.

Agbedi stated that Wike is not the only PDP member guilty of anti-party activities, noting that several party leaders are still openly campaigning for the ruling government despite being members of the opposition.

He added that the PDP has come to terms with the depth of its internal crisis and is now making conscious efforts to resolve the issues threatening its unity and relevance ahead of the 2027 elections.

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He also said that there is every indication that the PDP, known to be the main opposition party in Nigeria, will emerge stronger, united, and well-organised ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking about internal conflicts and anti-party activities even by some governors elected on the party’s platform, the lawmaker explained that the party’s focus is on rebuilding its structure for now and will not be chasing those individuals.

“It’s not about Wike alone. It is beyond Wike. You know, there are a lot of others who have played anti-party in one way or the other, who are members of PDP, who are saying, ‘No, no, no, I’m going to support so-and-so person, I’m going to vote for so-and-so person.’

“That’s clearly anti-party. But because PDP understands the kind of crisis it is going through and is resolving, it will not be chasing those people.

“Rather, it will organize itself first before it thinks of the appropriate way to deal with matters like that.

“There are certain decisions that if you are the leader, you cannot take in a hurry. You take time, you navigate the contour in such a way that if you are taking a decision, the decision will lead you to land safely.

“As of today, I don’t think that the priority of PDP will be to drive one person or the other out of the party.

“We know those who are playing some excessive roles, some actions that are inimical to the destruction or survival of the party.

“We’re taking note. And I’m sure that at the appropriate time, appropriate actions will be taken by the party.”