- the minister rejected any attempt to establish what he termed parallel leadership
- He criticised those pushing for interim arrangements, describing such moves as misleading
- According to him, creating alternative leadership outside legal frameworks undermines the rule of law
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has stepped up his criticism of rival factions within the Peoples Democratic Party, accusing them of ignoring court rulings and promoting what he described as illegitimate political arrangements.
Eko Hot Blog reports that his remarks follow renewed tensions between opposing camps in the party, including those aligned with Seyi Makinde and the Wike-backed group, over control of party leadership structures.
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The dispute intensified after the Wike faction rejected a recent National Executive Committee meeting and the announcement of a caretaker committee reportedly headed by Tanimu Turaki.
The group insisted the meeting lacked legitimacy and maintained that Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu remain the recognised national officials.
Wike pointed to a Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 30, which nullified a convention held in Ibadan that produced the Turaki-led leadership, as further evidence supporting his position.
Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the minister rejected any attempt to establish what he termed parallel leadership, insisting that only structures recognised by the courts can legitimately manage party affairs.
He criticised those pushing for interim arrangements, describing such moves as misleading and contrary to democratic principles.
According to him, creating alternative leadership outside legal frameworks undermines the rule of law.
Wike also expressed concern over what he sees as a growing disregard for legal standards among some political actors, accusing them of prioritising personal interests over institutional integrity.
He warned against setting up unofficial party structures, stressing that legitimacy must be grounded in due process and judicial recognition.
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