Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibrahim Abdullahi, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has shed light on why the party’s leadership remained silent regarding Nyesom Wike’s notification of his ministerial appointment as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister.
Wike, a member of the PDP, was appointed as the FCT minister by the All Progressives Congress-led government, causing controversy as some accused him of betraying his party.
From right: Minister of FCT- Nyesom Wike, APC National Leader- Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Wike clarified that he sought the approval of his party, the PDP, before accepting President Tinubu’s ministerial appointment. However, the PDP leadership initially did not respond to the letter.
A few weeks later, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary confirmed that Wike had indeed written to the PDP leadership about his appointment.
Abdullahi revealed that Wike informed the PDP acting chairman, Umar Damagum, in the letter before accepting Tinubu’s offer and requested approval.
He explained, “Before he accepted the appointment of the governing party, Governor Wike decided to accept the offer after informing the party. In other words, he had written to the party stating his position. But the party did not respond to him, whether to confirm its approval for him to accept the appointment or for him not to take the position.”
Abdullahi stated that the PDP had been indifferent about the issue, and perhaps Wike had already made up his mind to accept the appointment.
He added, “Because we were indifferent. The letter was just to inform the party. You can tell from the wording in the letter that his mind was made up.”
A member of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) also acknowledged that Wike wrote the party leadership to inform them about his appointment. However, it remains unclear if the party granted approval.
The NEC member said, “Wike wrote all those he listed, including Damagum. They cannot deny it; they were all informed. He informed them that Tinubu wanted to form a government of national unity and competence, and he gave him a ministerial offer.”
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