- Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accused Governor Bala Mohammed of betraying the G5 governors during a critical period
- Wike recounted his time as Governor of Rivers State and his efforts to resist attempts by the ruling party to destabilise the PDP
- He described a specific instance when Governor Bala Mohammed requested support for Bola Tinubu, showing his disloyalty to the PDP
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has disclosed details of internal conflicts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in which he accused Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, of betraying the G5 group of PDP governors during a critical political period.
He alleged that some governors in the party actively worked against its interests during a live media interaction. on Tuesday, March 12.
Wike accuses Bala of working against PDP interests
The minister criticised Governor Bala Mohammed, alleging that Mohammed had sought the G5 governors’ support in opposing Atiku Abubakar , only to later abandon them. Wike shared a specific incident in which Mohammed, concerned about his political future, requested support for Bola Tinubu.
"Bala Mohammed had issues with Atiku and was deeply concerned about his political future. On a particular day, I was heading to the airport for a project commissioning when he called me. He said Atiku would destroy him if he won and insisted that we must support Asiwaju (Bola Tinubu)," Wike explained.
He went on to describe a G5 visit to Bauchi, where the governors were unaware that Mohammed was merely attempting to reconcile with Atiku. Wike recalled, “He acted pleased when we arrived, but the next day, Aminu Tambuwal led a delegation to see him, and he abandoned us.”
Wike dismisses rumours of leaving PDP
When asked about former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai's claims that the ruling party was behind divisions within opposition parties, Wike declined to provide a direct response.
He remarked, “I don't want to discuss that; it's El-Rufai’s perspective. Do I look like someone who operates behind the scenes?”
Emphasising the importance of integrity in leadership, Wike stated, “Before assuming any position of authority, one must have strong character. That is why I always emphasise character.”
Despite ongoing speculation about his political future, Wike dismissed rumours that he was planning to leave the PDP. He clarified, “If I decide to join the APC, I will announce it publicly. I don’t run away from political battles, and I’m not leaving the PDP. The issue is that governors have funds but are not investing in the party,” he added.
Wike blasts former governor Odili, labels him ‘ingrate, rent seeker’
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticised former Rivers State governor Peter Odili, calling him an ingrate and rent seeker.
According to the report, Wike rebuked Odili's remarks on Governor Fubara, highlighting hypocrisy in his past support.