Rivers PDP Threatens To Expel Nyesom Wike, Insists Amaewhule, 26 Lawmakers No Longer Members The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reproved the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he risks elimination if the ongoing political tension in the state continues
During the press conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the acting state chairman of the PDP, Robinson Ewor, implicated the former governor of engaging in multiple anti-party activities.
The Round Table declares that Ewor stated that these actions could lead to Wike’s suspension or elimination from the party, depending on the severity of his conduct.
Ewor reported, “The party has a mechanism in place for addressing such issues. We have the NEC, NWC, and the state executive committees, all of which can take action against anyone undermining the party. When we precisely regain control of the party in Rivers State, Nyesom Wike will be disciplined for his anti-party activities, which could result in suspension or expulsion.”
The PDP’s allegations against Wike contain claims that his actions have brought the party into disrepute. The acting chairman pointed to Wike’s current position as Minister in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet, asserting that his loyalty now lies with the All Progressives Congress (APC) rather than the PDP.
“Wike is serving in Tinubu’s government, and you cannot serve two masters. The actions he has taken have undermined the PDP and damaged its reputation. We will take action at the appropriate time,” Ewor inserted.
The PDP likewise criticised the recent Supreme Court judgment, which broadcasted that Martins Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers had not defected from the party.
The PDP insists that the lawmakers, containing Amaewhule, had already defected to the APC, an assertion endorsed by an affidavit deposed to in the Abuja High Court and their public announcement of defection on the floor of the House of Assembly.
Ewor said, “The Supreme Court may have erred in law. Amaewhule and the 26 others are no longer members of the PDP. They had defected before the ruling, and we have evidence, containing the affidavit they deposed to, showing they were received by the APC.”
Despite the ongoing fight, the PDP expressed encouragement for Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his efforts to implement the Supreme Court’s governing for the benefit of Rivers State.
Ewor summoned on the 27 lawmakers to reconsider their actions and cling with the ruling in the best relevancy of the state.
“We praise Governor Fubara for his commitment to the Supreme Court’s judgment. We implore the 27 lawmakers to align with the governor and focus on what will benefit the people of Rivers State,” he disclosed.
In a final appeal, the PDP summoned on Nyesom Wike to “sheath his sword” and allow peace to backtrack to Rivers State. Ewor prioritised that such a move would help ensure that Governor Fubara can concentrate on governance and provide the leadership the state wants at this circumstantial time.
“We implore Wike to allow peace to dominate so that the governor can focus on the development of the state. This conflict is distracting from the work that wants to be done for the good of Rivers people,” Ewor concluded.
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Published 3/18/2025