The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership is now debating whether or not to impose sanctions regarding anti-party behavior on Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, other resentful governors, and other party leaders/members.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, Wike and four of his disgruntled party members withdrew from the party’s presidential primaries because they said PDP National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu must quit or be ousted.
His contemporaries Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and Okezie Ikpeazu are among those who support Wike (Abia). Others include Ayodele Fayose, Olusegun Mimiko, Donald Duke, and former PDP Deputy National Chairman Olabode George.
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According to information obtained, party leaders are split on how to handle the actions of the disgruntled party members because they are highly placed individuals.
It is time for the party leadership to use the big stick, some claim, while others contend that Wike and company should be disregarded and used as a distraction.
Recall that Wike had publicly supported Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State and the 2023 candidate for governor, in his pursuit for a second term.
At that time, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), the PDP candidate for the same election, was vying for the support of Lagos State’s citizens.
This issue is both complex and straightforward, according to a member of the party’s National Executive Committee who asked for anonymity since the NEC has not yet been notified of the situation. How can you punish a governor who is still in office, let alone five, in the middle of a campaign?
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“There is no doubt that Wike and even one of our party leaders, a former governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, have gone as far as endorsing our rival candidates for the governorship and the presidency; these are clearly anti-party activities.
“Why do I say so? Section 58 (1) of our party’s Constitution provides that “Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the party shall have power to disciple any member who says or does anything likely to bring the party into disrepute, hatred or contempt, (f) engages in anti-party activities.
“With what these two and others have done and are doing, is there any other proof one needs to call for sanctions? Actions should have consequences.”
Countering, another party leader said: “Politics and political party management is more complex than just sticking to the rule book. You are dealing with human beings who have rights and freedoms which should be protected. Moral suasion is the key to resolving this matter.
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“Agreeing but not conceding that Wike overstepped his bounds of decency and commitment to the party, however, how do you explain our party’s decision to set aside its time-tested zoning arrangement with regards to the presidential ticket?
“We must also learn from history, we know what happened when four or five governors left us in 2013/2014.”
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