The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has rejected claims that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike is the party’s national leader, calling such assertions unconstitutional, illegal and invalid. The party maintains that Wike remains expelled from its ranks.
At a press briefing on Sunday, Bauchi State PDP Publicity Secretary Dayyabu Chiroma denounced threats from Wike’s loyalists, who ordered party members to vacate PDP offices across the state. Chiroma described the directive as “null, void, and of no effect,” stressing that the party will not be swayed by “thinly veiled threats” and “reckless accusations.” He questioned the legitimacy of Wike’s actions, asking, “What legitimate authority resorts to intimidation rather than law, and what lawful leadership governs by fear instead of constitutional process?”
The Bauchi PDP also dismissed attempts to create a parallel party structure in the state, deeming the faction loyal to Wike inconsistent with the PDP constitution and established procedures. Chiroma argued that the order to vacate party secretariats has no legal standing, asking, “By what authority do impostors issue eviction notices over party property they neither control nor lawfully administer?”
Reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy, the party urged members to remain calm and focused, assuring that its leadership and structures in the state remain intact and lawful. As the situation unfolds, the PDP’s stance is clear: it will not be intimidated by what it considers “alarmist rhetoric” aimed at creating unnecessary tension and a false sense of crisis.
In Nigeria’s complex political landscape, the Bauchi PDP’s rejection of Wike’s claimed leadership and dismissal of his loyalists’ threats underscore the party’s dedication to its constitution and the rule of law. Observers and party members will be watching closely as the PDP navigates these challenges while striving to maintain stability and uphold democratic principles.
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