Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the aegis of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), Tuesday, declared their support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state in his ongoing battle with Minister of the FCT, Nyensom Wike, his predecessor.
In a statement by the Forum’s chairperson, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, the governors said Governor Fubara would enjoy the same rights and privileges of a PDP governor and be treated under the doctrine of “touch one, touch all.”
“We are irrevocably committed to working with the National Working Committee (NWC) of our great party, the PDP, in ensuring that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state is conferred with all the privileges he is entitled to as a governor elected on the platform of our party, both at the state and national levels,” the governors said.
Stating that Nyesom Wike enjoyed the privilege of “touch one, touch all” when he was a governor, the governors insisted that the Forum would not review its decision to back Governor Fubara.
“A tradition Wike tremendously enjoyed in his days of travail as governor. Thus, we maintain that our position on the affairs of the PDP in Rivers state, as unanimously resolved at our 2024, 3rd and 4th meetings held in Enugu and Taraba states, respectively, are not subject to review by any individual, no matter how highly placed,” they stated.
It was reported that a disciplinary committee, chaired by Tom Ikimi, a former minister, has summoned Wike over alleged anti-party activities.
The forum also slammed Wike for his threat against members of the forum, adding that it is “irresponsible” and “unfortunate.
“The statements and threats to peaceful coexistence made by Wike to “put fire” in the PDP-controlled states are unbridled, irresponsible and, without ambiguity, totally unacceptable, as they undermine efforts to build and maintain peace, cohesion, collaboration and mutual respect amongst leaders and members of the party.
“It is rather unfortunate that this is coming from someone who was once a member of this highly revered forum as a former governor,” the statement read in part.
