The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum are strongly against the recent statements made by Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, describing them as inflammatory and threatening to the party’s unity.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkarim Mohamed, expressed deep concern over Wike’s comments, which they believe undermine the peaceful coexistence within the party.
The statement emphasized that the forum’s stance on the affairs of the PDP in Rivers State remains firm and is not open to review by any individual, regardless of their position. The governors reiterated their commitment to working with the National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State receives all the necessary support and privileges as a governor elected on the PDP platform.
The statement read: “The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has noted with concern the recent inflammatory statements made by H.E. Barrister Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Wike’s threats against member-governors of the forum are not only reckless but also deeply troubling, especially given the importance of maintaining peace, collaboration, and mutual respect among party leaders and members.
“It is regrettable that these threats come from someone who once benefited from the solidarity of this forum during his time as a governor. The forum’s stance on the affairs of the PDP in Rivers State, as unanimously agreed upon in our 2024 meetings in Enugu and Taraba States, remains firm and is not open to review by any individual, regardless of their position.
“We emphasize that the forum’s position is not personal nor does it undermine the relevance of any party stakeholder. Instead, it reflects a commitment to ensuring order and unity within the party, preventing conflicting loyalties that could distract the Governor of Rivers State from his duties. Wike himself benefited from this arrangement during his tenure.
