Wike’s PDP Camp has intensified its transfer to oust Atiku’s loyalists from the get together.
PoliticalNews Nigeria experiences that the interior disaster throughout the Individuals’s Democratic Social gathering (PDP) has escalated, with the faction loyal to former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, intensifying efforts to sideline supporters of the get together’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Sources throughout the get together revealed that Wike’s camp is gearing as much as implement disciplinary measures, together with expulsions and suspensions, concentrating on opponents at varied ranges—state, native authorities, and ward.
The event follows the faction’s unwavering assist for the embattled performing Nationwide Chairman, Umar Damagum, whose management has been scrutinised.
Social gathering insiders disclosed that key figures in Wike’s camp are strategizing to consolidate their affect by neutralizing opposition, notably these crucial of the Damagum-led Nationwide Working Committee (NWC).
Among the many targets is Ikenga Ugochinyere, a distinguished PDP lawmaker, whose vocal criticism has reportedly drawn the ire of the Wike faction.
“There’s a deliberate plan to maneuver towards get together members and even members of the general public who oppose their pursuits,” a celebration supply informed Punch.
Based on sources, some NWC members have stopped attending conferences often as a result of rising disunity throughout the get together.
The members are reportedly managing the scenario till the get together establishes a Nationwide Elective Conference planning committee subsequent 12 months.
In the meantime, PoliticalNews Nigeria experiences that the disaster has additional polarized the PDP Governors’ Discussion board, with a transparent divide between these supporting Damagum’s continued management and people advocating for his substitute.
4 governors – Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), and Agbu Kefas (Taraba), are aligned with Wike in supporting Damagum.
Whereas, the PDP Governors’ Discussion board Chairman, Bala Mohammed (Bauchi); Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara; and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, are reportedly against Damagum persevering with in performing capability.