The South-West leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has warned a former Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, to desist from further public criticism of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, or risk expulsion from the party.
The party’s National Vice Chairman (South-West), Adedeji Doherty, issued the warning on Sunday, saying the party would no longer tolerate what he described as actions capable of undermining its stability.
Doherty said the PDP was prepared to wield its disciplinary powers against members he accused of acting as “spoilers,” stressing that George could be expelled from his ward in Lagos if he continued his criticism of Wike.
“We won’t hesitate to expel Chief Bode George from his ward and local government if he continues to malign Wike in the media. Enough is enough,” he said.
The PDP chieftain also expressed support for the recent Supreme Court judgment on the party’s internal crisis, describing it as “timely” and a step towards ending factional disputes.
He took a swipe at the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, accusing him of contributing to the party’s internal wrangling, particularly over the controversial South-West congress held in Ibadan.
According to Doherty, the congress did not follow due process, insisting that party guidelines requiring congresses from ward to state levels before a national convention were ignored.
He further criticised Makinde and the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, alleging that their actions weakened the party and fuelled divisions.
Doherty also faulted party leaders who pursued litigation up to the Supreme Court despite what he described as tight timelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
On the party’s future, however, he maintained that the PDP remained strong despite recent defections and internal disagreements.
“The future is bright and gets brighter with every legal victory. The court decisions will ultimately put an end to the so-called factionalisation,” he added.
He also dismissed claims attributed to former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, regarding the interpretation of the Supreme Court ruling, insisting that the judgment effectively nullified the disputed Ibadan convention.
Doherty expressed concern over what he described as the conduct of some senior party members, urging them to act in ways that would inspire confidence among younger members.
The latest development underscores the deepening rift within the PDP, as key stakeholders continue to trade accusations over the party’s leadership and direction ahead of future elections.
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